TechXDAabout 5 hours ago
Hide 15% of SSD from Windows to extend life
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Leaving 15% of a solid-state drive unallocated in Windows Disk Management creates over-provisioning space. This hidden buffer lets the SSD controller perform garbage collection and wear leveling. Without it, a full drive suffers performance drops and faster NAND flash degradation from write amplification.
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