How the ways in which we store data has evolved

Imagine trying to save a photo, open a document, or even boot up your laptop — only to realise there’s no place to store the data. Storage is the backbone of every device we use, from laptops and PCs to our smartphones. Since their invention in the 1950s, hard disk drives (HDDs) have been the unsung heroes of the digital age, quietly powering our ever-growing appetite for data. However, as storage technology advances, it poses the question — have we reached a point where the HDD is obsolete? The answer is no, absolutely not, and we shall…