External storage
External storage is usually a device for storing data, such as a disk or a tape, that is located outside the computer. Handy Backup can backup to external storage devices, like external hard disks, flash memory USB drives, etc. The advantage of this backup storage that it may not be harmed if something wrong happens with ones computer. Nowadays most common devices are connected via the USB port, and are called "USB devices". Some of them, flash USB drives, are now becoming popular, so it may be wise to backup files to a flash memory USB drive to make sure the important information is secured and always at hand.
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- Hard Disk Image Software
- Disk image is a complete copy of all hard drive data, which is made on a physical level. Disk images are created through a fundamentally different... More about Hard Disk Image Software...
Backup Software Glossary
Current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software.
Handy Backup is a backup utility for Windows Servers and PCs that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.
The glossary contains 473 terms. The current section Storage Media contains 45 terms.
Other "Storage Media" Terms
- External Storage
- External storage is usually a device for storing data, such as a disk or a tape, that is located outside the computer. Handy Backup can backup to... More about External Storage...
- Multimedia Card
- Supported by the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA), MultiMediaCards have the same surface but are 0.7mm thinner than SD cards and have two pins less... More about Multimedia Card...
- HDD
- HDD is a magnetic disk on which you can store computer data. The term hard is used to distinguish it from a soft, or floppy, disk. Hard disks hold... More about HDD...
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