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peter123

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Hi there,

Please help.

I saved all my photos (in/on) my computer.

Thanks
Ivy20
 

jamiep

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engee30

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Hi there,

Please help.

I saved all my photos (in/on) my computer.

Thanks
Ivy20

Absolutely on my computer (= on the hard disk of my computer).
You could also say in my computer, but this wouldn't mean the same as the above - in my computer = inside my computer.
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Barb_D

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Is it uniquely American to say you saved it to your hard drive?
 

engee30

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Is it uniquely American to say you saved it to your hard drive?

I don't know, but I feel that onto would be even a better choice.
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