What is the recommended procedure for disconnecting an external hard drive to avoid losing data? ?

I'm taking a class on how to make a movie, and it offers some apps that would be in the process. the thing is, i don't have any of those ha. if you have any tips on some apps i could use, that would be awesome. i don't have an iphone, so don't suggest any apps like imovie. i know that this is a weird question, but it would be super for me. : )

People with high self-esteem: accept their strengths and weaknesses. believe that failed experiences are failures of their whole self. feel good about who they are only when they reach total success. need positive external experiences to counteract negative feelings that constantly plague them.

How many nibbles can be stored in a 16-bit word?