USB drive
Portable data stick
A USB drive is a small portable data storage device that plugs into a computer's USB port.
Also called a flash drive, thumb drive, or memory stick.
The technology largely replaced floppy disks and CDs for transferring files between computers: I keep a backup on a USB drive.
Maximum amount containable
- gigabyteData storage unit
- terabyteTrillion-byte measure
- megabyteData capacity measure
- fileStored collection of data
folder · save · store · space · volume · partition · format · FAT32
Small enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- keychainRing for holding keys
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
carry-on · portable · handheld · miniature · detachable · removable · convenient · mobile
Portable digital storage device
- dongleSmall plug-in peripheral
- plug and playAutomatic device recognition
- connectorThing that joins others
- portDocking place for ships
cap · lanyard · retractable · swivel · rubberized · branded · promotional
Identical reproduction made
- moveChange location or act
- drag and dropMouse-based file relocation
- uploadTransfer data outward
- downloadRemote-to-local data transfer
file transfer · data migration · sync · export · import · eject · read · write
Stored historical records
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- cloneGenetically identical organism
- bootableAble to start system
redundancy · data protection · versioning · snapshot · incremental · system recovery
capacity
Maximum amount containable
file · folder · save · store · space · volume · partition · format · FAT32 · NTFS
pocket-sized
Small enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- keychainRing for holding keys
travel-friendly · carry-on · portable · handheld · miniature · detachable · removable · convenient · mobile · on-the-go
memory stick
Portable digital storage device
- dongleSmall plug-in peripheral
- plug and playAutomatic device recognition
- connectorThing that joins others
port · cap · lanyard · retractable · swivel · rubberized · branded · promotional
copy
Identical reproduction made
- moveChange location or act
- drag and dropMouse-based file relocation
- uploadTransfer data outward
download · file transfer · data migration · sync · export · import · eject · read · write · file sharing
archive
Stored historical records
bootable · redundancy · data protection · versioning · snapshot · incremental · system recovery
- 2000s TechiPod, MySpace, YouTube, Facebook, Google
- storage mediablank CD, blank tape, CD, DVD, floppy disk
- drivesSSD, memory stick, floppy disk, RAID, overdrive
- portableslaptop, tablet, smartphone, mp3 player, e-reader
- Flash Storageflash memory, NAND, SSD, SD card, microSD
- portable storagememory stick, removable storage, memory card, SD card, external SSD
USB drivecloud storage
Online data preservation service
cloud · remote server · NAS · Google Drive · Dropbox
USB drivetape drive
Magnetic strip reader/writer
punch card · magnetic tape · reel-to-reel tape · paper tape · floppy disk