Storage Passion
My name is Miroslav Holub, and I love collecting and restoring old hard drives. Over the years I’ve built a unique collection and learned a lot about how these drives work, their history, and the stories they tell. Now I want to share that knowledge, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and help others appreciate the world of storage as much as I do
What is storage
Data storage allows information to be preserved on devices like USBs and hard drives for the long term. While built for permanence, traditional hard drives in danger when i comes to external factors like magnets, which can occasionally disrupt or corrupt stored data.
There are many different types of storage devices, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use. From classic hard disk drives and modern SSDs to external drives and NAS setups, every option has a role to play
Diffrent types of storage
Common Misconceptions and issues
Do's: Always back up and different hard drive. Handle with care because hard drives are fragile keep them cool and well ventilated for optimal performance Don'ts: Don't drop it as this can shock the spinning head and break the drive. Don't open the drive outside of a cleanroom. Keep away from magnets as can destroy the data. Facts: 3-5 years of lifespan on average. IBM in 1956 made first Hard Drive and it was the size of 2 fridges. Head distance oh the spinning head and the disk is smaller then a human hair.
Do's: Leave 10%-20% of free space to maintain optimal performance. Turn on TRIM features in your OS setting this makes the SSD maintain its speed. Keep them powered on to retain the stored data and do not leave it off for more then 6 months at a time. Don'ts: Never defrag a SATA SSD as this doesn't improve anything but causes unnecessary wear to the drive. Don't fully fill it as this can slow the drive down. Don't use for heavy file saving like CCTV recoding as it is not designed for aggressive writes. Don't remove the warranty stick is this voids warranty. Facts: Speed of SATA SSD is limited to 600MB/S. Life span is measured in tera bytes written and hours of use. SATA SSD runs colder then a M.2 NVME.
Do's: Always safely eject the USB before removing from computer as this ensure all transfers are completed and stops file corruption. Check orientation and do not force it into s computer as it can cause damage. Don'ts: Never just pull out the USB. Do not use for long time storage as overtime USB can lose the data. Do not fill to capacity as this slows performance and can dramatically slow down the USB. Facts: Speeds up to 8.0GB/S. Colour coding for different colours for different generations. First USB was made in 1995 by Microsoft.
Do's: For best performance always install the m.2 NVME directly to the m.2 slot connected to the motherboard. Always use a heatsink to manage heat dissipation as it gets quite hot during use. Keep the thermal pad if you have one as the enhances cooling the M.2 NVME. Don'ts Don't overtighten the screw as this can damage the M.2 NVME. Always check the m.2 slots as not all slots are the same. Always verify that the computer support your specific m.2 generation before installing it. Facts: M.2 NVME are the fastest form of storage available it can exceed speed of 7.3GB/S. No cables needed as the M.2 NVME plugs straight into the motherboard. Heat Generation due to its fast speeds M.2 VNME drives tend to get very hot.