Definition
"Mag tape" is short for 'magnetic tape,' a thin strip of plastic coated with a magnetic material, used for recording and storing data. 💾 It's like a digital scroll, storing information in a sequential order. Think of it as an old-school method for backing up computer files and archiving large amounts of data. While it's been largely replaced by newer technologies like hard drives and SSDs, mag tape remains a cost-effective solution for long-term storage. It is slow but reliable.