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So much of our day-to-day work revolves around the computer. We use it to store photos, music, videos, and games, work projects and college assignments, and communicate with friends online - this is made possible by the hard drive - the device that holds all data, including files and software, in our digital world. Sometimes, we run out of free space on our computers due to huge files and media - this is where external storage devices step in. These devices store and share data, gaming, backups, and more. Some popular storage devices for a computer are pen drives, OTG pen drives, memory drives, flash drives, external hard disk drives, and solid-state drives. You can purchase storage drives for your laptops and PCs online from brands, such as Sandisk, Seagate, HP, Samsung, Croma, and more.

What are Storage Devices?

A storage device is a piece of computer equipment that can hold and retrieve digital data either temporarily or permanently. It is typically used to store, transport, and access data files. It can be used inside or outside a computer system, server, or comparable computing system for information retention. RAM and cache memory are examples of internal primary storage devices that are very swift with data file access. Secondary storage devices like hard disks, USB storage drives and optical disk drives can store data permanently while offering larger storage capacities than primary storage devices.

Types and features of Storage Devices

A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile, magnetic storage medium that stores data for a long time unless modified, replaced, or deleted. These devices feature larger storage capacity, ranging from 500GB to up to 4GB, and fast reading/writing speeds. Solid-state drives (SSD) are renowned for their quick read and write speeds, thanks to the NAND flash memory they use. With no moving parts, these drives allow data to be accessed instantly without generating much heat or noise. Like SSDs, USB Flash Drives utilise NAND flash memory, making them portable storage solutions. In addition, they provide an efficient and easy way to transfer data from one device to another. Pen drives can also be used as a reliable means of backing up large amounts of data. Other portable storage devices are microSD, miniSD, and full-sized SD cards. Desktop PCs and laptops often accept full-size SD cards, while cameras, smartphones, and tablets typically use a miniSD or microSD.

What to look for before buying Storage Devices

You can check the storage capacity of your devices. Capacity is a measure of how much data a storage device can store. Typically, the total capacity of a drive is recorded in gigabytes (GB). A single GB is usually sufficient for storing up to 200 songs or 500 photos. Based on the capacity, you can choose between Croma SSDs and Croma Internal SSDs. You can also look for data transfer speeds and cache memory. A larger cache size allows for quicker data transfer since it can store more information in a single instance. The strength of the drive storing your data determines the security of your data. If you prefer a portable design, choose a Croma hard disk with enhanced physical safeguards.

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