Storage holds data, instructions, and information for future use. A storage medium is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.
- Capacity is the number of bytes a storage medium can hold.
- A storage device is the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media. Reading is the process of transferring items from a storage medium into memory. Writing is the process of transferring items from memory to a storage medium.
- A hard disk contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.
- Formatting is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors so that the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk.
- Flash memory chips are a type of solid state media and contain no moving parts.
- A memory card is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader.
- USB flash drives plug into a USB port on a computer or mobile device.
- Cloud storage is an Internet service that provides storage to computer users for variety of reasons such as : Access file from any computer, Store large files instantaneously, Allow others to access their files.
- An optical disc consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser.
- Typically store software, data, digital photos, movies, and music.
- Tape is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information.
- A tape drive reads and writes data and information on a tape.
- A magnetic stripe card contains a magnetic stripe that stores information.
- A smart card stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card.
- Microfilm and microfiche store microscopic images of documents on a roll or sheet film.
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