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USB Drive

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A USB drive is a portable flash memory storage device with USB interface for data transfer.

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A USB drive, commonly known as a flash drive, is a compact and portable data storage device that utilizes flash memory and connects to a computer or other host systems via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. Typically used for data storage, file backup, and transfer of computer files, USB drives are an essential tool in personal computing due to their ease of use and broad compatibility across devices and operating systems.

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A 64 GB SanDisk Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drive with transfer speeds of up to 150 MB/s.

It is often used by professionals for transferring large files such as presentations or videos between computers without internet access.

A Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G2 32 GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive, offering reliable storage in a durable metal casing.

These devices are frequently employed by students to store coursework files or important documents for easy access across different location settings.