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Which data storage device will not have its data scrambled by a magnet?

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Solid state drives. Hard disk drives use a rotating platter that has data written by magnets, so having a strong magnet near one will corrupt its data. Solid state drives on the other hand, use electrical switches and no mechanical pieces. They are also generally faster than hard drives.
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