What are floppy disks: description, specifications and reviews

Floppy disks for most computers used today are a relic of the past, but they have long served as the only source of information transfer between computers. These disks are floppy disks that are labeled as "Disk 3.5 [A]" in Windows. Until now, this device can be found on older computers.

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