How can one encrypt a file and be sure the original file can not be recovered on a SSD?

Let’s say that I have an unencrypted file and I’m trying to encrypt it and make sure the original file can not be recovered from my disk. If I, for example, create an archive, put the file into it and encrypt the archive it seems pretty ob… Continue reading How can one encrypt a file and be sure the original file can not be recovered on a SSD?

Things to consider when selecting enterprise SSDs for critical workloads

The process of evaluating solid state drives (SSDs) for enterprise applications can present a number of challenges. You want maximum performance for the most demanding servers running mission-critical workloads. We sat down with Scott Hamilton, Senior … Continue reading Things to consider when selecting enterprise SSDs for critical workloads

How long do you need to power an ssd up for to maintain the data on it, and is it the OS or the drive that maintains it? [migrated]

So I have an Samsung 240gb 840 EVO that I upgraded to an 500gb 860 EVO, I want to keep the old one as a backup (So i can swap it back in if the new one fails (it is the Operating system drive)). I am a bit late to this as I actually repla… Continue reading How long do you need to power an ssd up for to maintain the data on it, and is it the OS or the drive that maintains it? [migrated]