(2) A storage module made of flash memory chips. Flash disks have no mechanical platters or access arms, but the term "disk" is used because the data are accessed as if they were on a hard drive.

There have been a lot of different mass storage methods over the relatively short lifespan of the computer. Magnetic tapes, drums, all sorts of disks, and flash memory have each had their time.

Despite the rise of cloud storage, a USB flash drive remains a practical and reliable tool for data storage and transfer. Their portability, ease of use, and ability to operate without an internet ...