hard drive

A hard drive is a device inside your computer that stores all your data, such as files, photos, and programs. It uses spinning magnetic disks to read and write information quickly. Think of it as a digital storage cabinet where everything is kept when not in use. When you open a file or program, the hard drive retrieves the data and sends it to your computer’s main memory to be used. Hard drives are essential for keeping your data safe and accessible over time, even when the computer is turned off.