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6 easy Windows 11 tweaks that help your SSD last longer

… Keep the SSD firmware up to date SSD manufacturers often release updates for the SSD firmware to keep it running efficiently and to reduce wear and tear, so these updates can extend the device’s lifespan. …

Mar 30, 2026 · By Dominic Bayley

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Before you blame Windows, check your BIOS

… BIOS updates From time to time, manufacturers release updates to the UEFI firmware for their computers and motherboards. These updates are partly about various performance optimizations -- for example, when AMD or Intel have released new processors, but primarily about security. …

Apr 24, 2026 · By Anders Lundberg