Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Magnetic Tapes
A brief history covering Magnetic Tapes, initially used in the 1950s to replace punched cards, and used primarily today as a backup device. The artifact is on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Magnetic Disks
A brief history covering magnetic disks, developed as efficient random access memory device. Additionally, a discussion on how a disk drive works is provided. The artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site...
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Giant Magnetoresistance: The Really Big Idea Behind a Very Tiny Tool
This itsy-bitsy phenomenon makes your iPod and hard drive tick.
PC Technology Guide
The Pc Tech Guide: Removable Storage
Information about removable computer storage. Includes floppy disk, optical drives, magnetic disk technology, magneto-optical technology, and much more.
PC Technology Guide
Pc Technology Guide: Cd Rw
Information about the CD-RW, rewritable drive. Includes an illustration, characteristics, and features.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Cd Rom / Cd R / Cd Rw / Dvd Drivers
A useful chart containing computer CD-ROM / CD-R / CD-RW / DVD drivers from different companies. Also answers the question "How to determine what type of CD drive I have?" and gives instructions on how to load a generic CD-ROM driver.
Other
Karbos guide.com: A Guide to Storage Media
Offers general information on computer drives and discusses the traditional floppy disc drive and floppy disc controller.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cd R
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a definition of what a "CD-R," is. Includes an image, external links, and hyperlinked terms. A good site for familiarizing yourself with this storage device.
Other
Linux Usb: Mass Storage Devices
This site from Linux USB contains brief, but factual information on mass storage devices for computers. Somewhat hard to understand without a prior background knowledge.
Other
Jan's Computer Basics: Fundamentos De Las Computadoras
In Spanish. This site is an illustrated tutorial that guides learners through to achieving basic computer knowledge. The tutorial is broken into sessions with a practice quiz at the end.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Computer Storage Units Conversion Calculator
Choose the input unit you have and the output unit you want to convert to. Enter the value you want to convert then click on the "Calculate" button.