If you're shopping for computer components, there's a lot of information to parse to make sure you're getting the right items, including the type of hard drive.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pedrosala / iStock / Getty Images Computer hardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer system. Many ...

External backup disk hard drive connected to laptop. Man with notebook making safety personal data copy. - Simpson33/Getty Images A hard drive stores your data, such as files, apps, the operating ...