The complete location of a file or folder, like C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Report.docx.

Dividing a physical drive into separate logical drives, each with its own filesystem.

Having multiple copies of data to prevent loss if one drive fails.

Network Attached Storage. A dedicated file server that provides storage over a network.

Combining multiple drives to improve performance and/or fault tolerance. Several types exist.

A small, portable SSD that plugs into a USB port. Great for moving files between PCs.

Plain unformatted text. TXT files are the universal standard.

Visual data like photos and graphics. JPG, PNG, and GIF are typical formats.

Moving pictures and sound together. MP4, AVI and MKV are prevalent formats.

A file that can be viewed but not edited. Helps protect important data from changes.