storage devices

Receiving a critical warning for a storage device on your Windows system is a serious alert that demands immediate attention. Such warnings often indicate potential hardware failures, particularly in Solid-State Drives (SSDs), and can lead to data loss if not addressed promptly. This article...

Kioxia has unveiled its latest innovation in enterprise storage: the LC9 Series SSD, boasting an unprecedented capacity of 245.76 terabytes (TB). This development marks a significant milestone in data storage technology, particularly for applications in generative artificial intelligence (AI)...

The concept of Reserved Storage in Windows, introduced with Windows 10 version 1903, has quietly become both a blessing and a frustration point for PC users over the past several years. Its goal is simple: carve out a dedicated segment of disk space—typically around 7GB—to ensure Windows updates...

Amid a relentless surge in cyberattacks and data sprawl, the storage and data protection ecosystem is transforming at an unprecedented pace. The week of July 18 marked a torrent of announcements from industry leaders, underlining a fundamental theme: resilience, intelligence, and scale are now...

Formatting a USB flash drive is a task almost every Windows 11 user faces, whether they’re rescuing a slow device, clearing away ancient data, or simply making the drive compatible with other systems. While the steps are intuitive, the process—and the decisions made along the way—can have...

When your new SSD isn’t showing up in Windows 10 or Windows 11, the experience can feel both frustrating and perplexing. Despite the ease with which modern hardware is usually detected and recognized, it’s surprisingly common for both veteran PC builders and new users to encounter a missing...

For IT administrators and businesses deploying Windows Server 2025, the anticipation around the Resilient File System (ReFS) has been a blend of opportunity and frustration. On paper, ReFS stands as Microsoft’s resilient evolution of decades-old NTFS, promising transaction-consistent storage...

Mohan Babu Talluri’s journey through the constantly evolving landscape of enterprise storage architecture reads like a masterclass in how technical vision, adaptability, and hands-on leadership converge to shape tomorrow’s digital backbone. His reputation as a strategic innovator springs not...

Windows 11’s ambitious 24H2 feature update, released in autumn 2024, promised a wave of new capabilities, security enhancements, and performance tweaks for millions of users. Yet beneath the headlines about AI-powered Copilot upgrades and improved gaming modes, another quieter story began to...

A critical vulnerability shaking confidence in enterprise storage management is coming into sharper focus: CVE-2025-33068, a Denial of Service (DoS) flaw in Microsoft's Windows Standards-Based Storage Management Service. This issue, rooted in uncontrolled resource consumption, underscores a...

When vulnerabilities strike critical components of the Windows ecosystem, their ramifications echo across enterprises and home user environments alike. CVE-2025-33063—a newly disclosed Windows Storage Management Provider Information Disclosure Vulnerability—serves as a timely reminder of the...

A new security threat has emerged within Microsoft’s storage infrastructure: the recently disclosed CVE-2025-33058, an information disclosure vulnerability affecting the Windows Storage Management Provider. As security professionals and system administrators strive to safeguard sensitive data...

As enterprises in the Middle East prepare for the transition from Windows 10, Kingston Technology is at the forefront, offering advanced SSD and DRAM solutions to facilitate a secure and efficient upgrade process. With the impending end-of-support for Windows 10, organizations face the dual...

For users considering a migration to Windows 11, or questioning the long-term impact of the new operating system on available storage, understanding the true space requirements is fundamental. Not only does this inform decisions about upgrades and device selection, but it also shapes...

Windows users have long been accustomed to the robust, time-honored New Technology File System (NTFS), which has served as the backbone of the platform’s storage architecture for decades. With its broad compatibility, mature feature set, and proven reliability, NTFS has reigned unchallenged as...

Microsoft’s Resilient File System (ReFS) has reemerged in the Windows landscape, quietly transforming the conversation about the future of data storage for both enterprise and consumer users. Its journey—from an experimental server technology to a potential mainstream contender—unfolds against a...

Microsoft’s approach to file systems and accessibility features on Windows is evolving at a rapid pace, but not without friction and controversy. As power users scan the horizon for optimal storage technologies and voice input tools, two parallel tracks dominate discussion: the thorny...

For veteran Windows users and newcomers alike, the temptation to break away from NTFS and embrace file systems like Btrfs, ZFS, or even Microsoft’s own ReFS is almost irresistible — especially given the buzz around these technologies in the Linux world. The reality, however, is far more complex...

Microsoft's New ReFS File System: What It Means for Windows Windows has long relied on the NTFS file system, a durable workhorse that has powered fixed drives on PCs for decades. However, Microsoft is now signaling a potential shift with the introduction of ReFS—the Resilient File...

Valve’s latest move is turning heads in the handheld gaming arena. In a surprise twist that could shake up the world of portable gaming, the company behind the Steam platform has rolled out SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview—a significant update that not only polishes features for the Steam Deck but also...