How Does Computer Memory Work? 11:41 am June 14, 2024 By Julian Horsey Computer memory is a vital component of any computing system, responsible for storing and retrieving the data and ...

To understand how they work, you first need to know that PCs work with three different types of memory: The first is the primary memory in the form of a hard disk (HDD) or SSD (Solid State Disk).

The two work together (see memory). Erase Before Writing. Evolving from the EEPROM chip, flash was invented by Toshiba in the mid-1980s and named after its ability to erase a block of data "in a ...

There are several factors that can influence the lifespan of data on a USB drive: The quality of the NAND flash memory plays a role, as does the general workmanship of the stick.