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Storage

Storage is the long-term place where data stays even after power is off.

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Storage

People often confuse storage with memory. That makes disk-space and performance problems harder to explain.

Pronunciation: STOR-ij Say it like: STOR-ij
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Plain meaning

Storage is where files, installed programs, and saved data live for later use.

Explain it to a kid

Storage is the place where the computer keeps things for later.

In plain words

Storage is the long-term home for files and saved data.

Why learners confuse it

Memory and storage both get measured with large numbers, so they can sound interchangeable. They are not.

Often confused with
  • memory
Examples
  • An SSD provides storage.
  • A full storage drive is not the same as low memory.
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