backup drives
Data safety copies
Backup drives are storage devices used to copy and preserve data separately from a computer's main storage.
The purpose is protection—if the primary drive fails or files are accidentally deleted, the backup provides recovery.
External hard drives and solid-state drives commonly serve this function: I keep all my photos on backup drives in case my laptop crashes.
Cloud storage has reduced reliance on physical backup drives, though many prefer local copies for speed and privacy.
- externalLocated on outside
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- USBDevice connection standard
- cloudAtmospheric water vapor mass
- offsite storageInventory held elsewhere
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