AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface)

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) is a technical standard that allows computers to communicate efficiently with modern SATA storage devices like SSDs and hard drives. It enables features such as hot-swapping (adding or removing drives without restarting) and faster data transfer. By providing a standardized way for the operating system to interact with storage hardware, AHCI improves performance, stability, and compatibility. Essentially, it acts as a bridge between the computer's motherboard and storage drives, ensuring smoother, more reliable data access and management.