Hard diskHard disk or Hard Drive (disk drive, HDD, “Winchester”) is a main storage device in most computers, based on the magnetic recording principle. Looking on hard disk definition, it’s easy to see that in contrast to the “flexible” disk (floppy), in a case of hard disk the information is recorded on the “hard” materials. A single hard disk usually consists of several platters. Almost always, aluminum or glass plates are used. Each platter requires two read/write heads, one for each side. Also (unlike a floppy disk or USB flash drive) the hard disk itself is usually combined with some other electronic devices, so it’s ready-to-use storage solution for computer users. Because of that hard drives are often used in non-removable computers. FeaturesThe hard disk has several basic characteristics:
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Backup Software GlossaryCurrent 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 140 terms. The current section Storage Media contains 29 terms. Other “Storage Media” Terms
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