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2Hard Disks Advantages-Necessary to support the way your computer works
-Large storage capacity
-Stores and retrieves data much faster than a floppy disk or CD/DVD
-Stored items are not lost when you switch off the computer
3Hard Disks Disadvantages-Hard disks can crash which stop the computer from working
-Regular crashes can damage the surface of the disk, leading to loss of data in that sector
-The disk is fixed inside the computer and cannot easily be transferred to another computer.
4Floppy Disks-Floppies are cheap and can be used many many times
-Floppies are easy to transport and handle
5DAT tapes-Small in size but can hold a lot of data
-Often used to back up servers because they are easy to take away and store at a different location

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