All of the data and files on your computer are stored on the hard disk drive. Hard drives can be fragile and do not last forever, so it’s prudent to back up important data you don’t want to risk losing. DVDs are very portable, cheap and can hold a large amount of data – nearly 5 gigabytes – plus they’re compact and convenient to store. For these reasons, copying your hard drive to DVDs makes good sense.

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