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Permanent storage

Permanent storage

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Permanent storage

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- [Instructor] For permanent data storage on our computers, we use hard disk drive or solid state drive. They are the main and the long-term data storage devices in a computer. They are responsible for permanently storing all data and information that a computer needs to function. This includes the computer operating system, all installed software, and any personal files, such as documents, photos, and videos. You can always retrieve the data when needed, even after the computer is turned off. So they are considered as non-volatile storage. Think of them as the computer filing cabinet or closet, where all data is kept when it's not being used. There are two common types, a hard disk drive or HDD and a solid state drive or SSD. Both have the same core function, storing data, but they operate using different principles. The drive capacity means the amount of data the drive can store for both HDD and SSD. It's typically…

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