Qubes vs HDD for storing data

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Hello, everyone. :grinning: How do you store data when you retrieve it with Qubes?

I am a complete novice in this field. Currently, data obtained with Qubes is stored directly on Qubes. However, it is unclear which data storage method offers the highest security.
what I want to ask is a security comparison between laptops (or HDDs) with Qubes and typical NAS or HDDs. (In this case, please assume both have passwords.)
Qubes offers high anonymity regarding data transmission and retrieval. However, I do not know what kind of security Qubes uses to protect the collected data. Of course, we know that Qubes has very strong security against virus attacks via the internet.
However, for example, in a situation where the memory and other components are physically disassembled and the memory can be carefully examined, is there a difference in security between a typical HDD or “NAS” and the Qubes installed in an HDD or laptop? (Or, in that case, would it simply be like the security of equipment with Qubes installed?) ） .

If Qubes’s security is on par with NAS or HDD, I would consider transferring Qubes data directly to those devices. If Qubes’s security is better, I think I’ll create another Qubes and put data there.
I’d appreciate any advice. :laughing:

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Qubes uses this:

Qubes OS is just a hypervisor, primarily for linux guests. If you want you can set up any kind of data storage a linux system can host, including NAS.

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Thank you for your advice.

First, I want to confirm whether I understand correctly. Qubes is just an OS, and the software you use to install it in Qubes can enhance security, right?

In another thread on this forum, I saw the idea of installing [Vera crypt] and encrypting Qube itself or the files. Is this idea feasible? Is this also a good idea?

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I’m not sure what is ambiguous to you, so I rephrase:
Qubes is an OS, it is a hypervisor you can use to host other OSes. They are often referred to as qubes, vms, or domains. Debian and Fedora domains are commonly hosted by Qubes. You install software in domains. Software installed in domains can enhance security.

There is a glossary if you need:

Yes, feasible. Depends on how and what you want to use it for. Qubes OS already has cryptsetup disk encryption.

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Thank you, otter2. The explanation was very easy to understand. ｛Qubes OS already has cryptsetup disk encryption｝ < This system is Luks, right?