flashdrive
Portable data stick
A flash drive is a small, portable data storage device that plugs into a computer's USB port.
It uses flash memory—solid-state chips that retain data without power—making it more durable than older disk-based storage.
Also called a thumb drive, USB drive, or memory stick: I keep backups on a flash drive.
Usually written as two words: flash drive.
Small enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- keychainRing for holding keys
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
mobile · handy · convenient · removable · external · miniature · on-the-go · carry
Thing that joins others
- portDocking place for ships
- plugSomething that blocks openings
- interfaceShared connection point
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
hub · cable · socket · jack · device · USB-A · USB-C · plug-and-play
Maximum amount containable
- gigabyteData storage unit
- terabyteTrillion-byte measure
- megabyteData capacity measure
- memoryMind's retention capacity
space · disk · save · file · folder · archive · backup · media
Identical reproduction made
- moveChange location or act
- dragResistance through fluid
- dropFall or release
- uploadTransfer data outward
download · sync · backup · send · receive · export · import · paste
Converting data into code
- passwordAuthentication string
- protectedKept from harm
- secureProtected from harm
- fingerprintFriction ridge impression
biometric · locked · private · sensitive · confidential · readonly · authenticated
pocket-sized
Small enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- keychainRing for holding keys
travel-friendly · mobile · handy · convenient · removable · external · miniature · on-the-go · carry · lanyard
connector
Thing that joins others
peripheral · hub · cable · socket · jack · device · USB-A · USB-C · plug-and-play · adapter
capacity
Maximum amount containable
memory · space · disk · save · file · folder · archive · backup · media · partition
copy
Identical reproduction made
upload · download · sync · backup · send · receive · export · import · paste · cut
encryption
Converting data into code
fingerprint · biometric · locked · private · sensitive · confidential · readonly · authenticated
flashdrivehard disk
Magnetic storage medium
hard drive · magnetic tape · floppy disk · optical disc · CD-ROM
flashdrivecloud storage
Online data preservation service
cloud drive · remote server · cloud · virtual drive · server farm
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