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An index of all the posts around my studies of computer technology

Computer Hardware

PC Hardware Components - On The Outside
PC Hardware Components - A Bit About Towers and Cases
PC Hardware Components - The Inner Workings

Storage Devices

Storage Devices - HDDs
Storage Devices - SSDs (Part 1)
Storage Devices - SSDs (Part 2)
Storage Devices - SSHDs
Storage Devices - Optical Discs and Drives

Computer System Operation

A Bit About Memory - ROM & RAM
Firmware, BIOS, UEFI & POST

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