data stick
Pocket memory device
A data stick is a small portable device for storing and transferring digital files, typically plugging into a USB port.
The term encompasses USB flash drives and similar storage media: I saved the presentation on a data stick.
The word appears frequently in science fiction for futuristic storage devices.
Portable digital storage device
- thumb driveCompact removable digital storage
- USB-AOriginal rectangular data connector
- USB-CReversible device connector
- USB 3.0High-speed data interface
USB 2.0 · connector · plug-and-play · hot-swappable · dongle · adapter · interface · driver
Maximum amount containable
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- archiveStored historical records
- gigabyteData storage unit
- megabyteData capacity measure
terabyte · file transfer · external storage · digital storage · read-write · save · retrieve · partition
Converting data into code
- biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
- read-onlyViewable but not changeable
- write-protectedBlocked from editing
- lockedFastened with a mechanism
fingerprint · PIN · encrypted drive · military-grade · tamper-proof
Small enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- removableCapable of being detached
transportable · travel-friendly · pocketable · on-the-go · carry-on · detachable · keychain · lanyard
flash drive
Portable digital storage device
- thumb driveCompact removable digital storage
- USB-AOriginal rectangular data connector
- USB-CReversible device connector
USB 3.0 · USB 2.0 · connector · plug-and-play · hot-swappable · dongle · adapter · interface · driver · peripheral
capacity
Maximum amount containable
megabyte · terabyte · file transfer · external storage · digital storage · read-write · save · retrieve · partition · format
encryption
Converting data into code
- biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
- read-onlyViewable but not changeable
- write-protectedBlocked from editing
locked · fingerprint · PIN · encrypted drive · military-grade · tamper-proof
pocket-sized
Small enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- handheldDesigned for palm use
removable · transportable · travel-friendly · pocketable · on-the-go · carry-on · detachable · keychain · lanyard · cap
- storage mediablank CD, blank tape, CD, DVD, floppy disk
- portable storageflash drive, thumb drive, USB drive, USB flash drive, pen drive
- wireless modems5G modem, USB modem, MiFi, mobile hotspot, dongle
data stickcloud storage
Online data preservation service
cloud · cloud computing · cloud drive · NAS · data center
data stickbuilt-in storage
Permanent organizational fixtures
hard drive · internal drive · data center · optical disc · magnetic tape
data, stick, datum, database, metadata, sticks, stuck, sticking, sticky