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A hard drive is a computer component that holds data. Every computer needs at least one hard drive to store its operating system, programs and user information. This drive is usually internal, however, as computer systems have evolved and different needs, threats, and circumstances have arisen, the additional external hard drive has become extremely popular
It is any hard with respect to computer that is outside of the computer case. Usually external drives have enclosure and can be connected through USB, Firewire or E-Sata.

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