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External Drive

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Also known as: USB drive storage, portable hard drive

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

An external drive is portable storage you plug in (usually USB) to move files or keep backups outside your computer.

Real-World Example

Copying family photos to an external drive protects them if the laptop fails.

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