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Just like many Windows 10 users, some SSDs are snubbing Windows 11, too

For Windows users rocking Western Digital SSDs, we've got some good news and some bad news.

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Windows 11 24H2 updates are still failing on Western Digital's SN770, despite the fact that a fix came out 8 months ago — here's what to do if you're stuck

Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 version 24H2 on systems with WD Black SN770 SSDs due to a firmware issue, yet offers no clear guidance to users despite a firmware fix having been available since October 2024.

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Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB review: “A feat of engineering, but one you probably don’t need”

Samsung has finally delivered a new flagship SSD, and the 9100 Pro Gen 5 drive is one of the fastest ever made. Is it worth its high price tag, though?

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An obscure 4-year-old Intel SSD is still the world's fastest despite WD Black SN8100's outstanding performance in benchmarks

Though the SN8100 boasts blazing Gen5 speeds and strong efficiency, it still can’t dethrone Intel’s four-year-old Optane P5800X in real-world SSD performance.

TechRadar

Happy 25th birthday to the SD card! The memory format that refuses to die

It's easily the most successful memory card format ever and shows little sign of being overtaken

Digital Camera World

Sandisk has finally revealed WD Black's first Gen 5 gaming SSD, and my PC is quivering in fear of this new "world's fastest" drive

Sandisk has launched its brand-new WD Black SN8100 SSD, boasting to be the "world's fastest" Gen 5 gaming drive.

GamesRadar

Sandisk's new WD Black SN8100 claims to be the world's fastest NVMe SSD — 14,900MB/s read speeds and up to 8TB in capacity

Sandisk has just unveiled its new Sandisk WD Black SN8100 NVMe with 14,900MB/s read speeds and up to 8TB of capacity.

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WD Black SN8100 2 TB NVMe SSD review

The fastest drive on the planet, right now.

PC Gamer

Amazon lists the unannounced WD Black SN8100 with 14.9 GB/s reads for $225 (1TB)

Amazon (Germany) is accepting pre-orders for the unannounced WD Black SN8100 SSD, promising 14.9 GB/s read speeds, set for launch on May 30.

Tom’s Hardware

Synology DiskStation DS925+ vs. DiskStation DS923+: Is it even an upgrade?

The DiskStation DS925+ has made its debut, but is it even an upgrade, and should you buy it instead of the DS923+? Let's take a look.

Android Central

Crucial P310 1 TB (2280) review

Little to big, this budget QLC drive certainly delivers.

PC Gamer

WD Black SN7100 1 TB review

Top-quality drive with a confusing price tag.

PC Gamer

Western Digital plans to launch 40TB HDD next year using HAMR technology and a pinch of flash memory

Western Digital plans to launch a 40TB HDD in 2026 using HAMR technology, and is targeting even larger drives in the coming years.

TechRadar

Framework 13 AMD AI 300-series review

The finest Framework around.

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WD launches HDD recycling process that reclaims rare earth elements, cuts out China

Western Digital claims it’s saved 47,000 pounds of hard drives from becoming e-waste, creating a system that could help both the planet and U.S. businesses that need to depend less on China.

PC Gamer

Looks like PCIe 5.0 WD Black SSDs are hopefully definitely maybe possibly on the way, at long last

We've got whispers of rumours and taken down listings, all with those big WD letters on the side.

GamesRadar

WD Black C50 2TB review: "Imperceptibly similar when compared to the Series X internal drive"

Official expansion cards like the WD Black C50 are highly sought after since there are few ways to increase the storage of the Xbox consoles.

TechRadar

Western Digital introduces 26TB WD Red Pro HDDs for RAID and NAS systems at a surprisingly low price

Western Digital introduces a surprisingly affordable 26TB WD Red Pro HDDs for RAID and NAS systems.

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It's the end of an era for PS5 SSDs as the best in the business withdraws

Western Digital will no longer make SSDs, putting big question mark over its WD_Black brand.

Tom’s Hardware

WD Red Pro 26TB hits the market for $569 — new capacity enables portable 208TB RAID solution for $8,299

Western Digital reveals ultimate hard drive-based storage solutions for creative professionals and 26TB hard drives for NAS.

PC Gamer

Looks like we won't be seeing Western Digital SSDs in our gaming PCs as the company hands the reins back over to SanDisk

The reins have officially been handed over to SanDisk.

TechRadar

Beyond 100TB, here's how Western Digital is betting on heat dot magnetic recording to reach the storage skies

Western Digital is betting on heat dot magnetic recording to take its HDDs to 100TB and beyond.

GamesRadar

WD Blue SN5000 4TB review: “A cheat code for gamers who want 4TB of extra space without breaking the bank"

The WD Blue SN5000 is the first content creation drive I’ve found that I would actually buy for myself versus the gaming competition in the same capacity.

TechRadar

I tested the Lexar NM790 with Heatsink for a month, and it’s easily the best value PS5 SSD right now

The Lexar NM790 is fantastic value in its higher capacities, undercutting the competition while offering reasonable performance for the price.

Tom’s Hardware

Sandisk's upcoming PCIe 5.0 SSD fights throttling with 7W power

Sandisk, freshly spun off from Western Digital, has announced a new SSD maxing out PCIe 5.0 speeds at only 7W power draw. The drive will be released in Q2 2025.

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