What is a Digital Nomad
February 10, 2023In today’s digital age, digital nomad roles are becoming more common. Understand what a digital nomad is and their advantages here at Crucial! Read more
In today’s digital age, digital nomad roles are becoming more common. Understand what a digital nomad is and their advantages here at Crucial! Read more
How QLC NAND streamlines machine learning applications
December 16, 2022QLC has become the flash memory of choice for a number of different use cases, including video streaming, real-time analytics, and big data applications. In particular, QLC provides massive benefits to machine learning applications, making the processing workflow faster and easier than ever before. Read More
What’s the most cost-effective PC upgrade? | Crucial
July 15, 2022Want to know what the most cost effective PC upgrade is? Learn more from Crucial, the legend of memory and storage. Read More
10 Easy Data Backup Tips for your Computer
March 22, 2022Data backup plans are important, but most of us do not back up our data adequately for our computers, phones, or tablets. These 10 easy tips will help you backup data effectively for continuous data protection and peace of mind. Read More
Working from Home Tips | Crucial
December 20, 2021As creative professionals, being forced out of concentration can negatively impact creativity, performance, and retention of ideas Read More
Ballistix scores third DDR4 overclocking world record at 6024MT/s
November 23, 2021The win marks the third time Ballistix has climbed to the top of the super competitive overclocking leaderboard in recent months. Read More
DDR5 memory in the marketplace
October 27, 2021DDR5 memory in a next-gen system is the answer to achieving the required performance today as well as scaling to even more demanding needs in the future of content creation, distribution, and consumption. Read More
How To Recover Deleted Files On Windows 10 & Mac | Crucial
October 20, 2021Learn how to recover deleted files on Windows 10 & Mac from Crucial, with methods including recovering trash & restoring previous file versions. Read More
SAN vs NAS storage: What's the difference?
October 14, 2021SAN vs NAS - similar acronyms but different approaches to storage. Learn the differences between SAN and NAS, as well as the benefits of each, with Crucial. Read more
How To Boost Wi-Fi Signal
October 08, 2021Learn how to boost Wi-Fi signal with the tech experts at Crucial. We cover tips for faster Wi-Fi including moving your router & choosing a new channel. Read more
How VR is Impacting the Fitness World
July 16, 2021The virtual reality fitness wave is coming. Read more
How Technology Leveled Up the Music Game
July 16, 2021The tech evolution has reshaped the way artists produce songs and how you consume them. Read more
Micron Insight recap: Ballistix Elite DDR4 world record, Crucial X8, and more
June 30, 2021This year’s Micron® Insight event was one for the record books. We scored a new DDR4 world record of 6054.4MT/s, announced our new Crucial® X8 portable SSD, and more. Read More
CES recap: Next gen Crucial Ballistix gaming memory line unveiled
March 10, 2021The Crucial Ballistix and Crucial Ballistix MAX lines feature high-quality Micron die, brilliant RGB, and dynamic heat spreaders for maximum performance. Read More
Kids and Gaming
March 08, 2021The idea of introducing our kids to the world of gaming can seem daunting. To help make the prospect fun, here are some tips for getting your kid in the game. Read More
X6 and X8 are Crucial for Santa’s Naughty and Nice List
December 16, 2020Horsepower’s got nothing on reindeer power. The Crucial X8 runs up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable HDDs. Santa obviously works quickly! Read More
How folding at home and you can fight covid19
November 16, 2020You can help, too! Join the fight in battling COVID-19 through a world-wide non-profit research effort called Folding@home. Read More
Micron engineering + tuning = Legendary RAM | Crucial
November 06, 2020Discover how Micron engineering and tuning creates the ultimate legendary gaming RAM. Read More
The 4 advantages of portable SSDs for photographers and videographers
October 15, 2020In years past, creatives had to rely on small SD cards or portable HDDs to capture their work. But now, with the advent of portable SSDs, you can store, protect, and transport your files faster and easier than ever before. Read More
Crucial X8 offers peace of mind for travelers
October 15, 2020Whether you pack heavy or light – travel the world or take weekend getaways – the Crucial X8 gives travelers security, convenience, and peace of mind while on the go. Read More
Chasing the speedrunner’s holy grail: Super Mario 64
October 14, 2020Speedrunning keeps gaining popularity, thanks in part to a Super Mario 64 contest created by YouTuber EZScape and Crucial's donation to the $10,000 bounty. Read More
Interruption: The enemy of creative professionals
October 14, 2020As creative professionals, being forced out of concentration can negatively impact creativity, performance, and retention of ideas Read More
Streaming tips from Twitch pros Hafu and ProfessorBroman
October 14, 2020Building you Twitch audience? Here’s a few tips from pros @Professorbroman and @itshafu about connecting with viewers and dialing in your hardware. Read More
PC Building Basics: 3 Computer Upgrade Tips for Beginners
October 14, 2020For those of us who are less than tech inclined, the prospect of cracking open an expensive computer can be an intimidating challenge. Read More
Connect with your kids, assemble a PC
October 13, 2020There has never been a better time to build or upgrade a PC with your family, with all the resources on the internet, you have a unique way of connecting with your kids today. Read More
Tips for staying productive and sane while working from home
September 26, 2020Working from home can be an adjustment. Here's how setting up a proper workstation, upgrading your PC, and finding a routine maximizes productivity. Read more
What Happens When You Mix and Match DRAM?
September 10, 2020Can you mix and match DRAM with different generations, speed, latency, voltage, or manufacturers? Read More
The Tech Decade in Review
July 06, 2020Crucial reviews major tech advances in the past decade, including the rise of streaming, big data, and better video games--all related to RAM and SSDs. Read More
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule
July 06, 2020Whether you’re storing personal memories or professional information, you need to have a plan to safeguard against files loss. Keep your data safe and restore your peace of mind with the 3-2-1 backup rule. Read More
Shellback Tech gives back to Disabled Veterans and First Responders
June 23, 2020Shellback Tech is a 501(c)(3) organization that creates custom one-of-a-kind gaming/streaming computers for disabled veterans and first responders. Read More
Stretch your tax refund with these cost-effective PC upgrades
April 23, 2020Thinking of upgrading your PC this tax season? Here are four improvements for your PC that will dramatically improve your system’s performance without breaking the bank. Read More
How scientists & climate research data survive brutal weather conditions
April 20, 2020When scientists traversed the Greenland ice sheet collecting data on climate change, Crucial SSDs weathered the brutal conditions to bring the precious data home. Read More
12 Tips to Survive Photo Storage Overload in a Selfie World
April 20, 2020Photographs are uniquely magical, capable of capturing both the transient and transcendent details of a fleeting moment in our lives. A few decades ago, they were relatively rare too. Read More
How Does the Human Brain Compare to a Computer?
April 20, 2020We live in a world where computers can outperform humans at chess, Go, and even Jeopardy. Read More
Gaming on the Autism Spectrum
April 20, 2020Countless studies have debated the issue, but there are clear benefits to gaming that can counterbalance any negatives, if encouraged and monitored. Read More
Why Universities are Embracing Esports
April 20, 2020Don’t be surprised when esports elbows—or button-mashes—its way into becoming one of the most popular collegiate sports. Read More
How Designers Use Light and Color to Make Great Games
April 20, 2020From Myst to Overwatch: how color and light breathe life into video games. Read More
8 Hot Job Skills for 2020
April 20, 2020When it comes to your favorite RPG, MOBA, or FPS game, everyone knows that the more you play, the better you get. But what if your mad skills in League of Legends or Escape from Tarkov benefitted you outside the battlefield? What if they helped you improve the in-demand soft skills employers are looking for in 2020? Read More