Storage Devices

Disk drive

Also known as disk storage, in which data is digitally recorded by various methods. Can hold whatever data you want and is very useful. This data can include media data and work that you would have done on things like microsoft word.



USB

A data storage device that has flash memory. They are also known as flash drives and the most common ones are removable and rewriteable. These are widely used as they are easier to use and again much smaller than the old floppy disks.



Memory cards

An electronic flash memory storage device used for storing information. They are most commonly used on things like digital cameras, mobile phones and laptops. Small and very easy to use.



Floppy disks

Type of disk storage that was widely used before the arrival of the USB. Its a thin flexible disk inserted into the disk drive. Read and written by a floppy disk drive.


CD/DVD

Optical disc storage format. They offer a higher storage capacity than other storage devices.



Cloud Computing

This is the use of computing resources that can be delivered over the internet. It is infact a very safe way of storing data.


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