What Is a Flash Drive?
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A flash drive is a portable data storage device. Like a tiny HDD but without moving parts, flash drives are also called pen, thumb, or jump drives.
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What Is a Flash Drive and How Does It Work?
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Thumb Drive vs Flash Drive: What's the Difference, Which One Is Better? - History-Computer
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The 3 Best USB Flash Drives of 2024
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Different Types Of USB Flash Drives
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What is a Pen Drive? (with pictures)
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USB Flash Drives
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What Is Flash Memory and How Does It Work?
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