Bit Rot: How Hard Drives And Ssds Die Over Time
When it comes to data storage, there’s one thing that’s always a concern: how long can your hard drive last? And when it comes to SSDs, that worry is even greater. A hard drive can last anywhere from 10 years to 2 decades on average, but an SSD can only last 5-10 years. So if you’re keeping your data on an SSD for a longer period of time, you’re at risk for data rot....