Are there any Windows-OS settings that can minimize Host-Writes to M.2-SSD, that could prolong the SSD NAND Flash Memory Life
The following list are Industry Tips and Suggestions of Windows-OS Features for end-users to consider and evaluate settings, enabling or disabling that could minimize Host-Writes to the SSD that could increase Endurance and extend NAND Flash Life on the SSD. In addition, Host Data Compression and Deduplication will also minimizes Host-Writes to the SSD.
Note: End User is responsible to evaluate Feature Function and to select Feature for consideration to change and make final determination for optimal system Performance and Endurance based on User environment and Application. Any One Feature or several Features could potentially have an impact. End-user always has the option to keep Host Feature at default settings.
Windows-OS: Features List for End-User evaluation;
Disable PreFetch, Disable SuperFetch, Disable Windows Search, Disable System Restore/Protection, Disable Hibernation, Enable Write Caching, Enable Trim, Disable Indexing, Disable PageFile, Disable Drive Indexing, Disable Defragmentation.