Jun 22, 2025 21:50:00 macOS Tahoe's new disk image format 'ASIF' makes disk image read/write speeds explosive, approaching real SSD levels ...

My Lenovo T400 disk drive was small and slow, so here's how I replaced it with an SSD drive that is bigger and faster.

Creation only with Tahoe. With a disk image, it is possible to create an entire drive on an external or internal medium that can be mounted and then used as if it were a "real" SSD, for example.

Understanding the terms "disk," "drive," "volume," "partition," and "image" is crucial for managing and optimizing your computer's storage. These terms, often used interchangeably, have distinct ...

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD: True to its name, this storage device is ready for the elements. The Carabiner loop is a handy design touch and secures the drive to your belt loop or backpack.

One of the most exciting announcements I've seen in the run up to Macworld Expo and CES (who's the genius that scheduled these over each other anyway?) is the Solid State Disk or "SSD." SanDisk ...

A 1TB SSD would cost tens of thousands of dollars, he says. Today, consumer-grade SSD costs from $2 to $3.45 per gigabyte, hard drives about $0.38 per gigabyte, according to Gartner and iSuppli Corp.

I briefly considered pitting the SSD against a higher-end, 10,000-rpm Western Digital VelociRaptor as the test unit for the hard disk drive or using the 2.5-in Intel X25-E for the solid-state ...