What is SSD

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Solid-state drive (SSD) is a solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit assembly as memory to store data

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SSD is also known as solid-state disk

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How do SSDs work

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An SSD reads and writes data to built-in interconnected flash memory chips made of silicon

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What are the advantages of SSDs

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Faster read/write speeds

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Quicker boot times and better performance

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Durability of SSDs are more shock-resistant and can handle heat better than HDDs

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SSDs produce less audible noise because there are no moving or moving parts

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SSDs come in a variety of form factors while HDDs are limited in size

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