How to make your SSD / M.2 Faster, more efficient and last longer

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Published on December 13, 2020 11:00:05 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7b4dl1_o3o

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How to make your SSD / M.2 Faster, more efficient and last longer. Recommended storage size, partition sizes, what to store and where, along with general maintenance and disk cleanup.

Tools used:
- Windows Disk Cleanup (free and built-in to Windows)
- Windows Storage Sense (free and built-in to Windows)

Advice:
- Empty recycle bin often
- Manage and clean out the Downloads directory often
- Store personal files (pictures, videos, etc.) on another drive
- If your SSD / M.2 drive passes 70% full clean it up or look to getting new drive / secondary drive

REFERENCES:
References:
WinDirStat:  https://sourceforge.net/projects/windirstat/files/latest/download
Windows Storage Sense: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/windows-10-and-storage-sense/ba-p/428270
Windows 10 Free up drive space: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/free-up-drive-space-in-windows-10-85529ccb-c365-490d-b548-831022bc9b32

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