1. Secondary Storage by Jim Leath Computer Literacy Project Computer Literacy Project

2. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 2 What is Secondary Storage used for? What is Secondary Storage used for?  To save and back up files  To transport files from one computer or source to another  To save and back up files  To transport files from one computer or source to another

3. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 3 Why back up files? Because if the power goes out… Piece of sh#@, stupid mo*#@ F*%@%!!! F*#@! Die Die Die! …you don’t want this to happen!

4. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 4 What types of files? What types of files?  Text and Numeric files  Digital Music files  Photographic files  Video files  Pretty much any other “file” you can think of can be transported TText and Numeric files DDigital Music files PPhotographic files VVideo files PPretty much any other “file” you can think of can be transported

5. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 5 Types of Storage Types of Storage  Hard Disks  Floppy Disks  Optical Disks  Internet Hard Drives  Flash Memory Sticks  Hard Disks  Floppy Disks  Optical Disks  Internet Hard Drives  Flash Memory Sticks

6. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 6 Hard Discs Hard Discs Hard Discs use magnetic charges to record data, have large storage capacities and fast retrieval times.

7. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 7 Floppy Discs Floppy Discs Floppy Discs use magnetic charges to record data and are inexpensive, removable storage media.

8. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 8 Zip Drives Zip Drives Zip Drives, also known as Solid State Storage, has no moving parts. Data is stored and received electronically.

9. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 9 Optical Discs Optical Discs Optical Discs use reflected light to record data and have very large storage capacities. Optical Discs use reflected light to record data and have very large storage capacities.

10. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 10 Internet Hard Drives Internet Hard Drives, also known as I-drive or online storage, is a cheap and effective way of storing lots of data on the internet. http://www.xdrive.com/ Internet Hard Drives, also known as I-drive or online storage, is a cheap and effective way of storing lots of data on the internet. http://www.xdrive.com/

11. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 11 Flash Memory Flash Memory, also known as Key Chain Hard Drives, act as floppy discs and Zip Drives, storing data electronically. It’s a pen and a hard drive! Holy Shnikies, Batman!

12. Comm 165 Computer Literacy Project 12 What is next data storage? Can hold up to 25-50 GB of Data, more than 8 DVD’s worth of storage

13. Computer Literacy Project THE END Secondary Storage Brought to you by Jim Leath