There's a hidden spec on SSDs that lets me pick the fastest every time

MakeUseOf·Apr 16

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A hidden specification on solid state drives (SSDs) may allow users to select the fastest option. The nature of this spec is unclear, with some reports suggesting it relates to NAND parallelization in smaller SSDs, while others imply it is a Windows setting that can unlock speed boosts for NVMe drives. The details and implications of this hidden spec are not entirely clear, with various outlets discussing different potential factors that could impact SSD performance.

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