When an HDD dies, it destroys data—when an SSD dies, it saves it

This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of storing important files on SSDs versus HDDs. It highlights that while SSDs offer faster performance and a protective read-only mode during failure, they are more expensive and can fail suddenly with no warning, making data recovery difficult. Conversely, HDDs are cheaper for large storage needs but can suffer catastrophic failures that destroy data. The article also mentions the importance of backups regardless of the storage medium.