Computer Storage Basics

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    1. Types of Computer Storage
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    Follow along with technology expert Todd McLeod as he discusses optical, magnetic, and SSD storage, all of which are forms of non-volatile computer storage.

    Follow along with technology expert Todd McLeod as he discusses optical, magnetic, and SSD storage, all of which are forms of non-volatile computer storage.

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    2. HDD Basics & File Systems
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    A hard disk drive (HDD) is a computer hardware device that stores and retrieves digital data. How does it work and why is it important? Find out in this lesson!

    A hard disk drive (HDD) is a computer hardware device that stores and retrieves digital data. How does it work and why is it important? Find out in this lesson!

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    3. Fragmentation & Defragmentation
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    Is your computer running slowly? Learn how to use your system’s Disk Defragmenter tool to rearrange the data on your hard disk and make your computer faster.

    Is your computer running slowly? Learn how to use your system’s Disk Defragmenter tool to rearrange the data on your hard disk and make your computer faster.

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    4. Optical Storage
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    In this lesson from computer and technology expert Todd McLeod, learn the fundamentals of optical storage, one of the primary forms of computer storage.

    In this lesson from computer and technology expert Todd McLeod, learn the fundamentals of optical storage, one of the primary forms of computer storage.

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    5. Flash Memory
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    Learn why and how flash memory—including flash drives—store data, with an essential overview of transistors, electricity, semiconductors, and more.

    Learn why and how flash memory—including flash drives—store data, with an essential overview of transistors, electricity, semiconductors, and more.

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