Drive Partitions Are Pointless on Modern Storage: Here's Why
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Summary
While partitioning a hard drive was once considered the best way to organise files and make operating system reinstalls simpler, the development of storage technology and the use of cloud services has made this practice more of a hassle than a help.
Partitioning can limit the amount of storage you can use and require you to resize partitions, which can be confusing if you have more than one drive.
It can also lead to inefficient use of space, as upgrades sometimes require more space than anticipated.
Affordable high-capacity drives and cloud storage make it easier to dedicate a single drive to an operating system and software without breaking the bank.
Cloud storage allows for expansion of storage capabilities and access anywhere, keeping OS drives slim.
Modern operating systems and software have smart management features, making partitioning less necessary, with features like Storage Sense in Windows 10 and 11 automatically freeing up space.
