external drive
Detachable data device
An external drive is a data storage device that connects to a computer from outside rather than being installed internally.
External drives plug in via USB, Thunderbolt, or other cables, making them portable and easy to swap between machines: I keep my photo library on an external drive.
They're commonly used for backup, extra storage, or transferring large files.
- USBDevice connection standard
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- cloud backupData stored on distant servers
- portableAble to be carried
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- drivesSSD, memory stick, floppy disk, RAID, overdrive
- data storagebackup, gigabyte, megabyte, kilobyte, SSDs
- disc drivesCD burner, DVD burner, disc burner, rewriter, burner
- portable storageUSB stick, memory stick, USB key, removable storage, memory card
- storage devicesSSD, SD card, floppy disk, memory card, microSD
physical integration with computer
external driveinternal drive
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