The floppy disk drive (FDD) was once an essential component of personal computers, used to read and write data on 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch floppy disks. These drives played a pivotal role in storing and transferring data during the late 20th century. However, as storage capacity limitations and the emergence of faster, more reliable media like CDs and USB drives took over, the floppy disk drive gradually became obsolete. Today, FDDs are rare, remembered mainly for their nostalgic connection to the early days of computing.