Storage drives, or non-volatile memory is one of the pillars that makes up the ecosystem of parts that is your computer. In simplest terms, it is where you store everything, including your OS, programs, and files.

With mainstream products, there are a few main types of drives that you can choose from. Each has its own advantages, disadvantages, and corresponding situations where you might want to opt for it. Let’s demystify that.

HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

In guides like this, you will see that HDDs are also referred to as “mechanical drives”. This is because inside they have a rapidly spinning magnetic disk, also called a platter. On a side note, this means that hard drives are susceptible to sudden shocks and drops.
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