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Lagringsmedia is a general term referring to any physical device or medium used for storing digital data. These devices are fundamental to computing, enabling the preservation and retrieval of information, programs, and operating systems. The capacity, speed, and cost of storage media are key factors in their selection for various applications.

Historically, storage media evolved from punch cards and magnetic tapes to floppy disks, optical media like CDs and DVDs, and eventually to hard disk drives (HDDs). HDDs, using spinning magnetic platters, became a staple for mass storage due to their relatively high capacity and affordability.

More recently, solid-state drives (SSDs) have gained prominence. SSDs utilize flash memory chips, offering significantly faster read and write speeds, lower power consumption, and greater durability compared to HDDs. However, SSDs are typically more expensive per gigabyte.

Other forms of storage media include USB flash drives, which are portable and convenient for transferring files, and various cloud storage solutions. Cloud storage, while not a physical medium in the user's possession, relies on vast data centers filled with storage devices to offer remote access and backup capabilities. The choice of storage media depends on factors such as the required storage capacity, speed needs, budget, and the intended use, whether it's for personal computers, servers, mobile devices, or large-scale data archiving.