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  2. USB flash drive | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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    USB flash drive, small portable data storage device that uses flash memory and has an integrated universal serial bus (USB) interface. Most flash drives have between 2 and 64 gigabytes (GB) of memory, but some drives can store as much as 2 terabytes (TB).

  3. USB flash drive - Wikipedia

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    A flash drive consists of a small printed circuit board carrying the circuit elements and a USB connector, insulated electrically and protected inside a plastic, metal, or rubberized case, which can be carried in a pocket or on a key chain, for example.

  4. What is USB flash drive? | Definition from TechTarget

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    A USB flash drive -- also known as a USB stick, USB thumb drive or pen drive -- is a plug-and-play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight enough to attach to a keychain. A USB flash drive can be used in place of a compact disc.

  5. What Is a Flash Drive? - Lifewire

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    A flash drive is a small, ultra-portable storage device which, unlike an optical drive or a traditional hard drive, has no moving parts. Flash drives connect to computers and other devices via a built-in USB Type-A or USB-C plug, making one a kind of combination USB device and cable.

  6. Demystifying USB Flash Drive: Definition and Working Principles

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    Modern flash drives are capable of storing hours' worth of high-definition video information, with capacities that reach terabytes. An easy and lightweight way to move your video files is using a USB flash drive, whether you're carrying home movies, presentations, or music videos. How USB Flash Drive Works?

  7. What Is A USB Flash Drive? Understanding Portable Storage...

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    A USB flash drive, also known as a thumb drive or pen drive, is a small device used to store and move files between computers. It has a USB connector, which makes it compatible with devices like desktop computers, laptops, and modern televisions.

  8. How does a USB flash drive work? - Darwin's Data

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    USB flash drives utilize small, low power flash memory modules to provide a compact and convenient way to store, transfer, and transport files between different devices. The standard USB interface provides plug-and-play usability across almost any computer or operating system.

  9. What Is a Flash Drive? - ThoughtCo

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    A flash drive (sometimes called a USB device, drive or stick, thumb drive, pen drive, jump drive or USB memory) is a small storage device that can be used to transport files from one computer to another.

  10. A flash drive is a small, removable data storage device that uses flash memory and connects directly to a computer's USB port. A flash drive is typically very compact, only as wide as the USB port itself and an inch or two long, but is also rugged enough to travel safely in a pocket or purse.

  11. What is a USB Flash Drive? - Definition from Techopedia

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    A USB flash drive is a device used for data storage that includes a flash memory and an integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. Most USB flash drives are removable and rewritable. Physically, they are small, durable and reliable.