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A 1.1.7 Secondary Memory

Secondary storage devices like internal and external hard drives are essential for storing data. Internal drives, such as SSDs, HDDs, and eMMCs, offer high-capacity storage within the computer. External drives, including SSDs, HDDs, optical drives, flash drives, memory cards, and NAS devices, provide portable storage and data backup solutions. Each type offers different storage capacities, performance levels, and...

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