Definition: High-Level Format


A high-level format must be performed (with EZ-Drive or the Format command) on a new hard drive (in most cases) before you can use it. Formatting erases all the information on a hard drive and it sets up the file system needed for storing and retrieving files.




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Data compression

Reducing the size of a file or data in general. Several compression techniques are used to save time and space during transfer/communication and storage.

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