hard-drive

1 год назад

This video analyzes the annualized failure rate (AFR) of hard drives from Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba, and HGST. Using data from Backblaze, the video compares the reliability of different models over time, highlighting trends in failure rates and how they change over the lifespan of the drives. The analysis focuses on drives with capacities of 10 terabytes and above, providing insights into the performance of these drives in real-world scenarios.

3 месяца назад

The video explores the failure of a mechanical hard drive in a laptop. The creator tests the drive's limits by subjecting it to various physical stresses, including dropping and drumming on it. The video then delves into the internal workings of the drive, showcasing the intricate components and how they function.

3 недели назад

The video discusses the differences between hard drives and SSDs, arguing that SSDs are significantly faster and often cheaper than hard drives. The speaker emphasizes the dramatic improvement in boot times with an SSD, even the most affordable ones. They also address the argument that hard drives are more reliable, suggesting that this is only true in specific situations like running 24/7 servers.

12 дней назад

This video explores the history of Microdrives, tiny hard drives that were popular in the early 2000s. The video focuses on the PalmOne LifeDrive, a PDA that used a Microdrive, and then dives into the story of how Microdrives were used in MP3 players and the subsequent frenzy among photographers who wanted to extract them. The video ends with a look at the Microdrive's decline and eventual disappearance.

1 год назад

This video explores the benefits of upgrading from a mechanical hard drive to a faster SSD or m.2 drive. The presenter demonstrates the speed differences between the three types of drives, showing how much faster a computer can boot and open programs with an SSD or m.2 drive. The video also provides cost estimates for upgrading and discusses different cloning methods.