STORAGE
HARD DISKS
Hard disks
-contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions and information.
Characteristics of hard disks:
FLASH MEMORY STORAGE
Flash memory chips
-type of solid state media and contain no moving parts
Memory card
-removable flash memory device that can be insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device or card reader / writer.
USB flash drive
-plug into a USB port on a computer or mobile device
CLOUD STORAGE
Cloud storage
-an Internet service that provides storage to computer or mobile devices
OPTICAL DISKS
Optical Disks
-consists of flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic and lacquer that is written and read by a laser.
OTHER TYPES OF STORAGE
Magnetic Stripe card
-contains a magnetic stripe that stores information
Smart card
-stores data on an integrated circuit embedded in the card
Microfilm and microfiche
-store microscopic images of documents on a roll or sheet film
CONCLUSION:
There are variety storage options with the storage capacity. So the user should know how to use it to backup file in case of emergency when the original cannot be retrieved.
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