How to Identify Your Storage Disk Type (HDD or SSD) on Windows

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[{"selector":"#anim-a0c70a55-8717-4039-a849-a7834e131eda [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.233318391462582%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-03fa5505-af77-4b64-b994-c6d01110ac4f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2a484b03-a3ce-4e91-8dbc-38fe3f3cc636","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 704.72796%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Knowing your drive type helps you make informed decisions about upgrades and device performance. Learn more