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The macOS Storage Speed Myth, Part 2: Unpacking Sequential vs. Random Access in the Age of Flash

The macOS Storage Speed Myth, Part 2: Unpacking Sequential vs. Random Access in the Age of Flash

In this installment of SSD explainers, we will crack the myth between sequential and random access.

The macOS Storage Speed Myth, Part 1: Decoding SSD Benchmarks and Real-World File Operations

The macOS Storage Speed Myth, Part 1: Decoding SSD Benchmarks and Real-World File Operations

Mac storage upgrades cost a fortune but promise blazing speeds. Don’t be fooled—benchmarks like 6300 MB/s is something you will probably never see in real life.

IOCREST PCIe 3.0 x2 to 4x NVMe Expander Review

IOCREST PCIe 3.0 x2 to 4x NVMe Expander Review

Building an all-flash NAS has always been a dream for enthusiasts, and the IOCREST PCIe 3.0 x2 to 4x NVMe Expander might be the solution to one of the biggest challenges: PCIe lane limitations. The best part? It costs only $30.

Buyers Beware: Fanxiang S880 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD Review

Buyers Beware: Fanxiang S880 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD Review

Fanxiang S880 is the latest challenger in the budget PCIe 4.0 SSD space. While being priced like other QLC SSDs like the Intel 670p 2TB, it offers tremendously more than its QLC counter parts, sometimes punching above it’s class to compete with the premium offerings from Samsung and Western Digital.

IOCREST M.2 HBA In-Depth Review

IOCREST M.2 HBA In-Depth Review

Testing IOCREST HBA against Dell PERC H310