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Linus Tech Tips visits Micron - Crucial BTS

February 29, 2024

Behind the scenes with Linus: Fabs, labs, DDR5 and potato jokes at Micron HQ with LTT.

How VR is Impacting the Fitness World

November 21, 2023

The virtual reality fitness wave is coming. Learn about the new technology: virtual reality.

X6 and X8 are Crucial for Santa’s Naughty and Nice List

November 21, 2023

The Crucial X8 runs up to 1.8x faster than other external SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than external HDDs. Santa obviously works quickly!

Working From Home Tips | Crucial

November 21, 2023

Master remote work with our tips! From setting up your office setup to improving your productivity, check out our blog for tips for a seamless work-from-home experience.

Gaming on the Autism Spectrum

July 05, 2023

Countless studies have debated the issue, but there are clear benefits to gaming that can counterbalance any negatives, if encouraged and monitored.

What is a Digital Nomad

February 10, 2023

In today’s digital age, digital nomad roles are becoming more common. Understand what a digital nomad is and their advantages here at Crucial!

How QLC NAND streamlines machine learning applications

December 16, 2022

QLC 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.

What’s the most cost-effective PC upgrade? | Crucial

July 15, 2022

Want to know what the most cost effective PC upgrade is? Learn more from Crucial, the legend of memory and storage.

10 Easy Data Backup Tips for your Computer

March 22, 2022

Data 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.

Ballistix scores third DDR4 overclocking world record at 6024MT/s

November 23, 2021

The win marks the third time Ballistix has climbed to the top of the super competitive overclocking leaderboard in recent months.

DDR5 memory in the marketplace

October 27, 2021

DDR5 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.

How To Recover Deleted Files On Windows 10 & Mac | Crucial

October 20, 2021

Learn how to recover deleted files on Windows 10 & Mac from Crucial, with methods including recovering trash & restoring previous file versions.

SAN vs NAS storage: What's the difference?

October 14, 2021

SAN 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.

How To Boost Wi-Fi Signal

October 08, 2021

Learn 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.

How Technology Leveled Up the Music Game

July 16, 2021

The tech evolution has reshaped the way artists produce songs and how you consume them.

Micron Insight recap: Ballistix Elite DDR4 world record, Crucial X8, and more

June 30, 2021

This 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.

CES recap: Next gen Crucial Ballistix gaming memory line unveiled

March 10, 2021

The Crucial Ballistix and Crucial Ballistix MAX lines feature high-quality Micron die, brilliant RGB, and dynamic heat spreaders for maximum performance.

Kids and Gaming

March 08, 2021

The 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.

How folding at home and you can fight covid19

November 16, 2020

You can help, too! Join the fight in battling COVID-19 through a world-wide non-profit research effort called Folding@home.

Micron engineering + tuning = Legendary RAM | Crucial

November 06, 2020

Discover how Micron engineering and tuning creates the ultimate legendary gaming RAM.

The 4 advantages of portable SSDs for photographers and videographers

October 15, 2020

In 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.

Crucial X8 offers peace of mind for travelers

October 15, 2020

Whether 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.  

Chasing the speedrunner’s holy grail: Super Mario 64

October 14, 2020

Speedrunning 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.

Interruption: The enemy of creative professionals

October 14, 2020

As creative professionals, being forced out of concentration can negatively impact creativity, performance, and retention of ideas

Streaming tips from Twitch pros Hafu and ProfessorBroman

October 14, 2020

Building you Twitch audience? Here’s a few tips from pros @Professorbroman and @itshafu about connecting with viewers and dialing in your hardware.

PC Building Basics: 3 Computer Upgrade Tips for Beginners

October 14, 2020

For those of us who are less than tech inclined, the prospect of cracking open an expensive computer can be an intimidating challenge.

Connect with your kids, assemble a PC

October 13, 2020

There 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.

Tips for staying productive and sane while working from home

September 26, 2020

Working from home can be an adjustment. Here's how setting up a proper workstation, upgrading your PC, and finding a routine maximizes productivity.

What Happens When You Mix and Match DRAM?

September 10, 2020

Can you mix and match DRAM with different generations, speed, latency, voltage, or manufacturers?

The Tech Decade in Review

July 06, 2020

Crucial 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.

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule

July 06, 2020

Whether 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.

Shellback Tech gives back to Disabled Veterans and First Responders

June 23, 2020

Shellback Tech is a 501(c)(3) organization that creates custom one-of-a-kind gaming/streaming computers for disabled veterans and first responders.

Stretch your tax refund with these cost-effective PC upgrades

April 23, 2020

Thinking 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.

How scientists & climate research data survive brutal weather conditions

April 20, 2020

When scientists traversed the Greenland ice sheet collecting data on climate change, Crucial SSDs weathered the brutal conditions to bring the precious data home.

12 Tips to Survive Photo Storage Overload in a Selfie World

April 20, 2020

Photographs 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.

How Does the Human Brain Compare to a Computer?

April 20, 2020

We live in a world where computers can outperform humans at chess, Go, and even Jeopardy.

Why Universities are Embracing Esports

April 20, 2020

Don’t be surprised when esports elbows—or button-mashes—its way into becoming one of the most popular collegiate sports.

How Designers Use Light and Color to Make Great Games

April 20, 2020

From Myst to Overwatch: how color and light breathe life into video games.

8 Hot Job Skills for 2020

April 20, 2020

When 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?

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Linus Tech Tips visits Micron - Crucial BTS

How VR is Impacting the Fitness World

X6 and X8 are Crucial for Santa’s Naughty and Nice List

Working From Home Tips | Crucial

Gaming on the Autism Spectrum

What is a Digital Nomad

How QLC NAND streamlines machine learning applications

What’s the most cost-effective PC upgrade? | Crucial

10 Easy Data Backup Tips for your Computer

Ballistix scores third DDR4 overclocking world record at 6024MT/s

DDR5 memory in the marketplace

How To Recover Deleted Files On Windows 10 & Mac | Crucial

SAN vs NAS storage: What's the difference?

How To Boost Wi-Fi Signal

How Technology Leveled Up the Music Game

Micron Insight recap: Ballistix Elite DDR4 world record, Crucial X8, and more

CES recap: Next gen Crucial Ballistix gaming memory line unveiled

Kids and Gaming

How folding at home and you can fight covid19

Micron engineering + tuning = Legendary RAM | Crucial

The 4 advantages of portable SSDs for photographers and videographers

Crucial X8 offers peace of mind for travelers

Chasing the speedrunner’s holy grail: Super Mario 64

Interruption: The enemy of creative professionals

Streaming tips from Twitch pros Hafu and ProfessorBroman

PC Building Basics: 3 Computer Upgrade Tips for Beginners

Connect with your kids, assemble a PC

Tips for staying productive and sane while working from home

What Happens When You Mix and Match DRAM?

The Tech Decade in Review

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule

Shellback Tech gives back to Disabled Veterans and First Responders

Stretch your tax refund with these cost-effective PC upgrades

How scientists & climate research data survive brutal weather conditions

12 Tips to Survive Photo Storage Overload in a Selfie World

How Does the Human Brain Compare to a Computer?

Why Universities are Embracing Esports

How Designers Use Light and Color to Make Great Games

8 Hot Job Skills for 2020