Along with RSI (repetitive strain injury) [see previous blog], another topic that I felt was important was storage! As well as memory, but since I'm currently searching for storage for the data on my computer, it seems more important to me right now. :) Although memory is close behind since I'm also currently researching laptops! But more on that later, maybe.
So before this course, and this lesson, I wasn't aware that there was more than one type of storage. I thought that there was just flash drives and external hard drives, and that you just stick all your necessary information on there and that's it. But once again, I was wrong. There are actually quite a few kinds of storage, and devices that can be used. [Yay for being informed! :) ] In addition to watching the lectures, I also found this website that helped in the explanation of storage: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/removable-storage.htm. Different types of storage include portable storage (i.e. USB flash drives or memory cards), not-so-portable storage (i.e. internal hard disk, as well as well as some external hard disks), or online storage (i.e. cloud storage). Although everyone should have some kind of storage for backing up data, it is different for everyone. Depending on the amount of storage space needed, products will vary. USB flash drives are usually handy to carry around in case a document or presentation needs to be saved, or turned in. External hard drives generally come with a lot more storage space. Along with external hard drives are pocket hard drives, which allow for more portability, while potentially offering a decent amount of storage space.
Memory is also an important component of a computer! Depending on what the user of the computer is going to do with the computer, determines how much memory is necessary at the time of purchase. This website helped to explain a little more about memory and its different components: http://www.howstuffworks.com/computer-memory.htm. The website explains the difference between RAM and ROM, as well as describe flash memory, virtual memory, and memory sticks. Memory is not only important in computers today, but also in other electronic devices such as PDAs, cameras, cell phones, and smartphones. Since our society is becoming more technological, people are looking for good portable devices that allows them to keep certain data (i.e. pictures or documents) with them at all times. Another reason, is that music players are becoming more popular on cellphones and smartphones. Storing songs on any device can take up a good portion of memory depending on how much music a person listens too.
Thus, memory meets storage. Although the two are vastly different, they are very important and oftentimes are used together. But, as I learned in class, before making any major purchases, it is always smart to think what you're going to use the device for and then researching the product before buying it. Following these steps not only help to save money on buying several products, but also allow you to get the most for your money.
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