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I have lots of files stored on CDs, but with what I've been reading lately, the data will be gone in a few years when I may want to see it. And I've always used a Sharpie (alcohol) pen for writing on them. More bad news there.
So I was thinking of buying an extra hard drive, hooking it up to the computer, and filling it with data (music and videos, mostly), that I may want in 10, 20, or 50 years. Okay, maybe not 50 years, but a LONG time from now.
How long could hard drives last like this, especially if stored carefully, away from light, moisture, and temperature extremes?
Any particular brands of hard drives to choose for this job?
So I was thinking of buying an extra hard drive, hooking it up to the computer, and filling it with data (music and videos, mostly), that I may want in 10, 20, or 50 years. Okay, maybe not 50 years, but a LONG time from now.
How long could hard drives last like this, especially if stored carefully, away from light, moisture, and temperature extremes?
Any particular brands of hard drives to choose for this job?
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