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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Hogarty

DARK SECRETS: Best usb flash drives for terabytes of portable storage | Rare Historical Photos

The line between SSDs and traditional thumbsticks has blurred – USB drives can now carry 2TB of data - (The Independent)

You'd be forgiven for thinking the humble USB flash drive had shuffled off to the tech graveyard, but these thumb-sized data sticks are still incredibly useful in 2025.

The best USB sticks can now hold terabytes of data. They’re a vital piece of kit for anyone who regularly has to move massive files around – from photographers to videographers – and who needs something more secure, durable and versatile than a delicate SD card.

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