local file
On-device stored data
A local file is a file stored on the device you're using, as opposed to one stored on a remote server or in the cloud.
The distinction matters when software needs to know where to find data: Save it as a local file so you can access it offline.
Local files live on your hard drive, USB stick, or other directly connected storage.
- hard driveComputer's internal storage device
- external hard driveRemovable digital storage device
- drag-and-dropMoving items via cursor
- right clickMouse action for options
- USB flash drivePortable digital storage device
thumb drive · solid-state drive · SD card · shortcuts · encryption · memory card · batch processing · floppy disk · offline · desktop · optical disc · save as · drag and drop · recycle bin · antivirus software
local, file, locale, locally, locality, localize, localized, localization, localizing