When I started flying, computer storage was on tape. It then progressed to 5¼ inch DD disks, 3½ inch floppy disks, hard drives, 3½ floppy disks, double density, high density, memory cards, USB sticks, online secure storage, zip drive ...
A flying career lasts (if you're lucky) for 40 years. In that time computer technology will change a dozen times. If you want to look back on your career at any stage - stick to bound book, paper, pen & ink.