They do, but not so much that your average home user would notice without having more than enough time to fix the problem.
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xlash123@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Do HDDs noticably degrade when powered off? I’m thinking about getting one of these for cold storage. Also, how much of an impact does repeated power cycling have on lifespan?
Gabu@lemmy.world 2 months ago
force@lemmy.world 2 months ago
HDDs are your best option for long-term storage. Every storage mechanism fails eventually but HDDs are convenient, last long, and have excellent data recovery.