There are three main types of secondary storage in a computer system: solid state storage devices, such as USB memory sticks optical storage devices, such as CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs magnetic ...

Secondary memory may refer to the computer's main memory or to external storage. See main memory and auxiliary storage. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires ...

USB drives and optical discs are also storage. Memory is made up of "random access memory" (RAM) chips, which are upgradable by the user in a desktop computer but not in a phone or tablet.

Data is stored in binary form on secondary storage devices. Magnetic devices are fairly cheap, high in capacity and durable. However, they are susceptible to damage if dropped. They are also ...