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hard disk save data on platters. On platters there are tracks and sectors in which the data is saved.
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What are the advantages of a hard drive?
It stores data.
What is the name of the device that stores programs and data in a computer?
File
What is the name of the power saving mode that stores data to a computer's hard drive instead of to its memory?
a flash drive No, not a flash drive....he is talking about the hibernate functionality
What does the hard drive do in order to keep the computer functioning?
It stores the data that's on your computer.
Is a hard drive a processor?
Yes it is, it is built into the computer and stores operating systems, programmes and data.
What is the difference between memory and hard drive for a laptop?
"Memory" is what's called "volatile" storage. When the computer is turned off, all of the data is gone. The hard drive is what's often called "non-volatile" storage. A hard drive stores data in much the same way that a music tape stores your music. The hard drive storage can be deleted or changed and the "current" data will be available next time the computer is turned on.
What best describes the operation of a typical hard disk drive?
A typical hard disk drive stores data magnetically. It spins at high speed making retrieval of the data quicker and more efficient.
Function of hard disk drive?
The hard disk drive stores information on the computer. It has read and write capabilities and the information stays there when the computer is turned off.
What does hard do?
A computer's hard disk or hard drive stores information such has the operating system, programs, and files. It stores the information as small magnetic fields on the hard disc.A hard disk drive is a non-volatile storage device that stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating rigid (i.e. hard) platters with magnetic surfaces.
What do hard disks do?
A computer's hard disk or hard drive stores information such has the operating system, programs, and files. It stores the information as small magnetic fields on the hard disc.A hard disk drive is a non-volatile storage device that stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating rigid (i.e. hard) platters with magnetic surfaces.
Harddisk is which type of device?
A (harddisk) is a hard drive that stores and provides quick access to large amounts of data.
What is storage of a computer?
The storage of a computer is in the hard drive. There is also the random access memory which temporarily stores data.
