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Hard disc drive (or hard magnetic disc drive (HMDD), hard drive, in computer slang “winchester”) is one of the most important computer components that is designed to store, save and transfer digital data on the computer/laptop permanently. It is memory storage device of random access that functions on the principle of magnetic recording.
Winchesters can be internal and external. The last type has become rather popular recently because of its numerous advantages. It provides a user with additional gigabytes of memory; moreover, it is rather compact and lightweight that makes it convenient to carry from one place to another (all necessary information can always be at hand); also, it is a reliable way to secure important files (if your computer system collapses, these data will be unimpaired). Besides, external hard drives support Plug-and Play function. It means that a user can reach data stored on it from any other compatible device. To connect external HDD to a computer/laptop for data transferring, it is necessary to use a cable. However, before doing this, a user is to download hard disc drive drivers to a computer. However, nowadays Solid State Drives (SSD) have started to gain more popularity than HDD. They surpass hard drives in:
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