- where all data (applications, operating system, user files) are stored when computer not in used - can include use of hdds, ssds, cds, sd cards
- where all data (applications, operating system, user files) are stored when computer not in used - can include use of hdds, ssds, cds, sd cards
it is non-volatile. it is where all data are stored when not in use. read/write speeds are much slower compared to primary storage.