[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

USB drive

A small, portable flash storage device that plugs into a USB port.

Also known as: flash drive pen drive

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A USB drive (flash drive) is a pocket-sized storage device using flash memory over USB, handy for moving files between machines.

See external drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is USB drive?

A small, portable flash storage device that plugs into a USB port.

What terms are related to USB drive?

Related Storage terms include hybrid drive, external drive.

Related Technical Terms

hybrid drive
A drive pairing a mechanical hard disk with a small SSD cache for faster access. Storage
external drive
A portable storage device that connects over USB or Thunderbolt. Storage
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