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SanDisk’s new ‘plug-and-stay’ flash drive gives your laptop an extra 1TB of storage in a tiny design for just $119 – November 2025

Author/Source: Mark Knapp / Tom’s Guide See the full link here

Takeaway

This article introduces a new tiny flash drive from SanDisk that can add a lot of storage to your laptop. You’ll learn how this small device lets you keep more files, photos, and videos on your computer without taking up much space.

Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner

Analogy/Comparison

Adding this flash drive to your laptop is like putting an extra, secret compartment in your backpack that can hold tons of stuff without making your backpack bigger.

Why It Matters

This tiny drive matters because it helps people easily expand their laptop’s storage, especially if their computer doesn’t have much room. For example, it’s useful for travelers who need a simple way to back up files or for anyone who wants extra space for photos, videos, or games on a laptop with limited internal storage.

Related Terms

USB flash drive, SSD, 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1. Jargon Conversion: A USB flash drive is a small device used to store data and connect to a computer’s USB port. SSD stands for Solid State Drive, which is a fast type of storage in computers that doesn’t have moving parts. 1TB means one terabyte, which is a very large amount of digital storage space. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is a version of the USB connection standard that allows for faster data transfer speeds.