Samsung 990 Pro SSD

Samsung 990 Pro Critical Firmware Update

Samsung has promptly addressed concerns from owners of their 990 Pro SSDs with a firmware update that halts any abnormal degradation. We discuss this fix, our plan here at Puget Systems to take care of our customers, and how you can update the firmware on your Samsung SSD.

Samsung 990 Pro SSD with Question Marks Overlay

Update on Samsung SSD Reliability

We have been very public about how reliable Samsung SSDs have been in the past, so we wanted to explain why we are now moving part of our line to Sabrent.

Surviving the Quarantine

My name is Mark Anthony, named after the Roman general, not the singer. Looking back on the past 2 months of working from home I’ve learned a lot. Working from home has become the new normal for many of us here at Puget Systems.

Target and the Out-of-Box Experience

In my family, my wife and I have our roles. To name a few…I mow the lawn, wash the dishes, clean the bathroom while she does the laundry, get the groceries, and keep track of family schedules.

When a deal is not a deal

During a recent computer component purchase, I learned that purchasing isn’t just about acquiring a product. You are creating relationships. Even if they may be micro-relationships, they are relationships all the same. So you just have to determine which type you wish to have.

The thin line between stress testing and hardware abuse

As a part of our testing, we want to cause hardware to fail if it is close to doing so. However, stress testing for an excessive amount of time could potentially shorten the lifespan of the system. Is there a line where hardware testing becomes hardware abuse?