What are the uses of magnetic disks?

What are the uses of magnetic disks?

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(i). Store backup data that is not being used currently.
(ii). To install new software.
(iii). To transfer/ transport files from one machine to another.
(iv). To back up small amounts of files for safekeeping.

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Kavungya answered the question on April 2, 2019 at 08:13

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