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A Fixed hard disc is used to store operating system and not for storing applications which we needs portability. Also it stores any application which requires very fast access to data for both reading and writing.
On the other hand, a portable hard disc is used to store very large files which need transporting from one computer to another .
Permanent storage is in the form of hard disk drives (hard drive), and is non-volatile memory that is saved and available every time you shut down and start your computer.
Temporary storage is most typically in the form of random access memory (RAM) on a computer, and is volatile and therefore deleted and erased every time you restart your computer.
When you start your web browser, the computer pulls all the necessary data from your hard disk and moves it over to your RAM. While you are using the web browser, all the program files will be kept on RAM so that you can quickly access it's functions without waiting on the hard drive.
When you exit the web browser, the data stored on RAM will be replaced by whatever other applications you are using.
RAM is directly tied into the north bridge (faster connection to the processor) in most modern computers, and the newest type of RAM (DDR3) connects directly to the CPU, bypassing the north bridge connection.
This allows a much faster access and utilization by the CPU. Since data is stored temporarily on RAM once it is loaded (hence the term, which means loading from HDD to RAM), there is no lag in waiting for the data to be brought in from the much slower HDD.
Temporary Memory on computers is like your RAM. The memory only lasts until you turn the computer off. Permanent memory on computers is like your harddrive. Things are saved on it permanetly.
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Is an SD card an input?
Neither, it is a storage device (removable storage).
What do you mean by storage devices?
Storage device is something used to store the data. It has several types such as magnetic, optical, electronic etc. Talking about a computer, storage device may be removable or non-removable.
What is the difference between hardrive and ram?
hardrive nothing but it is secondary storage device,And Ram is a primary storage device
What is the difference between hardrive ram?
hardrive nothing but it is secondary storage device,And Ram is a primary storage device
List of non-removable storage devices?
The only non removable storage device is the hard drive. In some instances you can purchase a larger hard drive but it is not removable in the way that a flash drive is removable.
What is one of the primary reasons cds and dvds are used for data storage?
it is a removable storage device
Is a hard disk a storage device or storage media?
The hard drive would be considered both, as the media is not removable.
What is the difference between a backup copy and a backing storage device?
wat is pckup
What is the difference between 2G and 2KB in the flash drive?
2G means the device has 2 gigabytes of storage. 2KB means the device has 2 kilobytes of storage.
What is the difference between storage and storage device?
Storage is a generic term for keeping something protected. A digital storage device is a specific item designed to provide storage for digital data. The term "storage device" (without context) could be a disk drive or a closet in your bedroom.
What is the difference between a removable media and non removable media?
Removable media, such as USB drives or external hard drives, can be easily detached from a device, allowing for portability and data sharing. Non-removable media, like internal hard drives or solid-state drives, are fixed within a device and cannot be disconnected without opening the device.
What is removable hard disk?
A removable storage device is any storage device that can be easily removed and taken to another computer. Examples would include CDs and DVDs, floppy disks, and USB Flash drives.
