In Computers What Is the Purpose of a Flash Drive?

A flash drive is about the size of your thumb.

A flash drive, also called a jump drive, a thumb drive or a USB drive, is a small portable data storage device. You can save or copy your files to a flash drive so that you always have access to them.

Shapes & Capacity

Flash drives come in various capacities and shapes. The larger the storage size, the more files you can save on it. Regardless of storage size, flash drives are small enough to fit in your pocket.

Copying or Transferring Files

Flash drives are handy for bringing work or school files home. You simply plug the flash drive into any USB port on your work or school computer, then save or copy your files to the drive. Later when you plug the drive into your home computer, you will have access to those files.

Backing up Files

You can also use your flash drive to back up important files to keep them safe. A regular backup to your flash drive helps ensure that you don't lose important files to computer crashes.

References

• Everything USB: USB Flash Drive FAQ