By adding a solid-state drive to a budget laptop, either as a hard-drive replacement or companion, you can realize noticeable gains and get additional life from your portable PC.

I had a spare NVMe SSD lying around (a Western Digital's SN850x) and plenty of USB-C cables. All I needed to do was pick an enclosure that let's the SSD connect to my PC through a USB port.

There are few ways to make a laptop faster that are as easy and cost-effective as replacing your existing hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD).

Your SSD needs to be on the latest firmware to ensure smooth performance. Here's how you update the SSD firmware in Windows.

Finally, put the enclosure case and screw it in. Your old SSD can now serve as a portable storage drive. Just plug it into your computer or phone using the included cable.

Confused about the different kinds of SSDs in new laptops and desktop PCs? Our quick guide covers the basics of NVMe, M.2, and SATA drives.

If you're not able to shell out $1000 or more for a new machine, you can squeeze out a few more years with a storage upgrade for some older MacBook Air or MacBook Pro models. Here's how to do it.

What's the single best way to upgrade a laptop? Easy: Take out the mechanical hard drive and replace it with a solid-state drive (SSD). You'll enjoy faster performance, longer battery life, cooler ...

How to upgrade the main SSD in Lenovo's Legion 5i 15 Note: Before beginning any upgrades on a PC, it's a good idea to back up your data in the unlikely event something should go wrong.

There are few ways to make a laptop faster that are as easy and cost-effective as replacing your existing hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD).