Protect disks from direct sunlight. Avoid using clips of any kind to attach items to floppy disks. Protect disks from liquids or dampness. Do not bend or bind disks with rubber bands. Do not touch exposed portions of a disk.
Store disks vertically in a rigid container.
A hard disk is a high-capacity file storage and retrieval medium for a computer. While similar to a floppy disk in function and in magnetic surface composition, the hard disk is rigid. Hard disks on most small computers are integral to the equipment. However, some small computers use external, removable hard disks. The data records on a hard disk are subject to error or even obliteration if any device that emits a magnetic force is placed or located near the computer's hard disk.