Chapter 7
The Mass Storage System
In This Chapter
Recognizing storage devices
Working with removable storage
Inserting and removing media
Exploring external storage
Understanding drive letters
Identifying storage in Windows
Using storage devices
Your PC uses mass storage to keep digital stuff for the long haul. It’s the equivalent of your closet, basement, garage, or any cubbyhole or cranny where you store your personal stuff. The big difference is that everything put into mass storage on a computer dwells within the digital realm.
The PC’s Mass Storage System
The PC’s mass storage system is far more interesting than computer memory. Face it: RAM is like dry toast. The mass storage system, on the other hand, is like a Cobb salad or beef stew. It’s a single item with many separate ...
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