Storage Mediums

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What is the Cloud?
It's where you can store files and data into servers and can easily access it with Wi-Fi.
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Common uses of the Cloud
Storing work files
Backing up a computer hard-drives
Backing up music and photos from a phone
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Amount of data stored in the cloud in 2020
Estimated around 100 Billion
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Examples of Solid Storage
USB
SSD drives
SD cards
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Disadvantages of Solid Storage
Can get lost easily.
Doesn't last as long as hard disks.
Are expensive compared to hard disks.
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An advantage of Solid Storage
Very portable in some forms, such as SD memory cards and USB memory sticks
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Examples of Optical Storage
DVD
Blu-ray
CD
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How does Optical Storage work?






How does an Optical Storage work?
Optical Storage uses a laser to shine and reflect light to read stored data.
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Examples of Magnetic Storage
Computer hard-drives
Digital cassette-tapes
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Common uses of the Cloud

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Storing work files
Backing up a computer hard-drives
Backing up music and photos from a phone

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Amount of data stored in the cloud in 2020

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Examples of Solid Storage

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Disadvantages of Solid Storage

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