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Q: What provides a strong magnetic field used to completely erase data on a hard drive or tape drive?
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Will a magnet damage a computer?

A magnet damages the Hard Disk Drive of the computer dramatically. Because a hard drive's hardware is a magnetic disk drive so the data get written magnetically to the disk. If the magnetic properties are reduced then your data goes with it. So dont ever put a magnet near a computer :)


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How strong must a magnet be to erase electronic memory?

Electronic memory, I am assuming means magnetic media. I have placed a hard drive directly on a 22" subwoofer magnet, and was still able to use it afterwards, with all my data. EMP or electromagnetic pulse provides more of a threat than magnetism. keep HDDS away from microwaves!


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Is a magnetic tape drive input output or storage?

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What is the advantage of a SSD over a regular magnetic hard drive?

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What is the advantage of a magnetic hard drive over an SSD?

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Is an iMac magnetic?

Yes. It is magnetic. but if you put a magnet or something magnetic up to it. Good Luck. It will wipe your hard drive out for good.


How do you completely clear your external hard drive?

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What is a drive that uses both magnetic and SSD technologies called?

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Is a magnetic tape drive an input device?

It is a input:)