How to install an M.2 SSD in a desktop PC An M.2 SSD looks like a stick of chewing gum with chips on one side, a label on the other, and gold contacts at one end. Some will install just like that.

Installing an SSD in your PC is quick and straightforward, and can give your PC a big performance boost. Here's how to do it.

External enclosures for 2.5-inch SSDs One of the easiest ways to seamlessly continue using your old 2.5-inch SSD is to install it in an external hard drive enclosure.

Learn how to install Windows on SSD and everything else on HDD to optimize performance and storage capacity of your PC.

1. Backup your PC Installing SteamOS requires wiping your PC's drive, so I recommend backing up everything on your PC first. I use an external hard drive to back up all my files, but you can use ...