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Intel Optane Memory: What is It and Why Do You Need It?

Posted: May 08, 2023

Categories: Miscellaneous

Tags: internal storage, intel optane, computer ram

Author: HP Online Store

There are a number of pros and cons between an SSD and an HDD, but at the core, a solid state drive usually boasts faster processing times than a mechanical hard disk drive. On the other end of the spectrum, a hard disk drive typically offers larger storage space at a lower price per byte, so you can download more movies, install more games, and save more files on a friendlier budget.

The innovative Intel Optane memory hardware combines the best of both worlds. It enables you to boost the performance of a large HDD to achieve SSD-like speeds. You can find it either pre-installed in new laptops and desktop towers, or you may add it to compatible devices

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How to Unlock a Hard Drive

Posted: December 11, 2020

Categories: Miscellaneous

Tags: internal storage, hard drive, computer storage

Author: HP Online Store

If you’ve experienced a blue screen with a message from Windows that your hard drive is locked, it can be a bit unnerving. Will your data be OK? Is there an easy fix?

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SAS vs SATA: What's the Difference?

Posted: November 18, 2020

Categories: Laptops, Desktops

Tags: internal storage, hard drive, computer hardware

Author: HP Online Store

SAS and SATA are two technologies that computers use to transfer data from the motherboard to storage, and vice versa. Both technologies do roughly the same thing, but each is built with different hardware.

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