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This is why I have a USB Hub and MicroSD cards for drives that aren’t OS related.
I have
I just really like the portability of SD Cards and USB sticks.
I've had SD cards fail catastrophically though, unlike ssds and hdds.
Your experience isn’t wrong, it is more likely to happen, however, if you prioritize portability, SD Cards and USBs are great for that and inconspicuous if you go somewhere public or need to share something with someone at school without drawing too much attention.