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This 3-minute video is focused on desktops, but the same components (with the exception of the optical drive) are commonly found in cell phones, smart watches, and laptops.
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The important distinction for hardware is between Random Access Memoroy (RAM, or 'memory') and disk storage (hard drives).
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[Dan Robitzski provided an interesting discussion of the problem](https://futurism.com/the-byte/gen-z-kids-file-systems), making the argument that with modern search capabilities, most people use their computers as a laundry hamper instead of as a nice, organized closet and dresser (or file cabinet) [@robitzskiGenKidsApparently2021].
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Regardless of how you tend to organize your personal files, it is probably helpful to understand the basics of what is meant by a computer **file system** -- a way to organize data stored on a hard drive.
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Since data is always stored as 0's and 1's, it's important to have some way to figure out what type of data is stored in a specific location, and how to interpret it.
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### Local and Network File Systems
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### File Paths
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When you write a program, you may have to reference external files - data stored in `data.csv`, a diagram or picture, or a link to additional documentation.
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