Optimizing Hard Drives and SSDs with SpinRite - A Guide to Data Life Extension

Learn how to optimize and extend the lifespan of both traditional hard drives and SSDs in this informative 13-minute video tutorial. Journey through hard drive history while exploring maintenance techniques, starting with a demonstration of drive replacement and formatting on a PDP-11 minicomputer, including mounting procedures for RT-11 and RSX-11M operating systems. Discover practical tips for maintaining modern storage devices using SpinRite software, with insights from over 30 years of user experience. Master essential drive optimization strategies that help prevent data loss and improve storage performance across different drive technologies.