Your SSD's manufacturer gave you a free tool that's better than anything Microsoft offers
Yadullah Abidi
Most people install an SSD, let Windows handle the basics, and call it a day. While Windows's built-in monitoring tools might seem adequate, your SSD's manufacturer already has a free, purpose-built program that can run circles around anything Windows has to offer.
These vendor utilities aren't bloatware either. They're often the only way to unlock firmware features, performance modes, and secure data removal options that generic Windows tools simply can't. Buying a 4TB SSD may be the best...