I'd like to use an external (usb) HD to make regular backs up of my PC. It won't be permanently connected, only taken out say once a week/month, connected up, files backed up and then stored away.
I've heard that external HDs need to be permanently connected, apparently turning them on/off like this regularly reduces their shelf life. Is that true?
I've heard that external HDs need to be permanently connected, apparently turning them on/off like this regularly reduces their shelf life. Is that true?