Internet and computer basics
Device, USB and removable storage
A device is a machine such as a computer, tablet or phone. A USB memory stick is a small item you plug into a computer to save information and carry it elsewhere. Memory cards and similar items work the same way; together they are called removable storage.
More terms on this topic
- API (application programming interface)
- Certificate authority (CA)
- Cloud service
- Data center
- Desktop app
- Email, attachments and forms
- FTP / SFTP
- Hosting / rented server
- HTTPS
- MDM (mobile device management)
- Mobile app
- Network
- Operating system (OS)
- PDF / CSV
- PHP
- Remote access / RDP
- SaaS (software as a service)
- Server
- Social network / SNS
- Software, programs and apps
- TLS
- URL, domain name, IP address and DNS
- VPN (virtual private network)
- Web application
- Web, website and home page