solid-state drives (SSD)

Solid-state drives (SSDs) are storage devices used in computers and other electronic devices. Unlike traditional hard drives, which use spinning disks to read and write data, SSDs use flash memory chips for storage. This makes them faster, more durable, and quieter, as there are no moving parts. SSDs improve overall system performance, enabling quicker boot times and faster file access. They are increasingly popular for laptops and desktops due to their speed and efficiency, although they may be more expensive per gigabyte compared to hard disk drives (HDDs).