HDD is a common abbreviation that stands for Hard Disk Drive. HDDs are non-volatile storage devices, meaning they retain stored data even when power isn't being supplied.

Oct 20, 2025 · An SSD or HDD serves as your computer's long-term memory, storing and remembering files even when your device is off. It works alongside your system's memory (RAM) and processor to …

Sep 16, 2024 · Hard disk drives have been around for more than 50 years, steadily increasing their storage capacity and decreasing their physical size. HDDs rely on spinning disks, or platters, to read …

When you’re finished with a project, or leaving for the day, you can put some or all the projects in the filing cabinet for safekeeping. Your storage drive (hard drive or solid state drive) is the filing cabinet …

SMART began as a way for disk drive manufacturers to tell computers about the health of their hard disk drives (HDDs). Although some parameters were outlined, each disk manufacturer was free to choose …

Hard drives have a finite limit to how quickly they can read and write data. Bit 1 has to be written first, then bit 2, then bit 3, and so on until the data is complete. In a RAID array, this data can be written in …

Nov 18, 2025 · What is RAM on a computer? RAM is the temporary memory in your computer that gives applications a place to store and access data on a short-term basis. Having more RAM means that …

Jan 8, 2025 · ROM stands for non-volatile memory in computers, (an SSD is also non-volatile memory) which means the information is permanently stored on the chip. The memory does not depend on an …

SMART stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. As the name suggests, it is a tool that records the health data of a hard drive disk (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD).

Aug 28, 2025 · These storage devices are great for entry-level computing. Users can see significant performance improvements when upgrading to a Gen 3 NVMe SSD from HDD or SATA. However, …