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Because the computer can only run programs that reside in RAM.
RAM is volatile; it loses its content when power is removed from it.
"Storage" is non-volatile; retains its content when power is removed from it.
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Two reasons why a computer system need to have some type of external storage device?
To store the content of your computer.
What is the function of the storage device?
They hold stuff until you need it later. Computer storage devices are machines that read stored data from storage media such as CDs.
What shall you do when your usb isn't working?
Try running a diagnostic scan on the USB device, this will probably only work with a Mass Storage Device, however, and you may need to take the device to a computer specialist store.
Why does a USB mass storage device iPod not have a driver installed and is registered as a different type of USB device?
windows does not need to know the device name if it shows the device as a mass storage device.
What is the easiest way to get files off an OLD computer and put them on a new one the old computer doesn27t have any other connectors except usb1.0 and dial up the new computer has usb 2 and ethernet?
You can use a USB storage device (since the old computer has USB1.0 and the new computer has USB2.0) to move your devices. Keep in mind if your older computer is Windows 98 or newer you should have no issues in plugging a USB device to download files. If you are running Windows 95 version B or C then you can use a USB storage device but it will have LIMITED functionality. If you are running Windows 95 A or older it will not have built in support for your USB storage device and you will need to find a driver.
What equipment will I need?
Surveillance videos will need two essential elements - a camera and a storage device for the footage. While many cameras provide internal storage of video, more secure options transmit the video to a secure location, such as a computer hard drive.
What is first storage device?
If you are asking how data was first stored for computers to be retrieved later it was on punch cards. Holes would be placed in the cards representing 0's and 1's. Thousands of cards would be fed in which in turn would turn into a program. If any card was fed out o order they would need to start all over again.
To make a hard copy of information stored in computer what peripheral device would you need?
Printer
Why is storage a need to be considered when choosing a gaming device?
For download space
Would this computer be a good option if you need to edit a lot of movies?
Yes, this computer would be a good option if you need to edit a lot of movies because it comes with a good processor and a lot of storage space.
Does my computer really need online storage backup?
Your computer doesn't necessarily need online storage backup. That is, unless you have important documents which should be safe-guarded.
What device is need to enable the computer to read the data?
There are many sorts of input devices and devices to read and write from internal storage, you need to be more specific with your question and tell us what data it is that you are tying to read.
