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dongle
[ dong-guhl, dawng‑ ]
noun
- a hardware device, paired with a licensed copy of a software program, that must be plugged into a computer to authorize every use of the software:
an antipiracy dongle.
- a device that can be plugged into a hardware port on a computer, television, or other electronic device, to enable access when connecting devices to peripherals, to the internet, or to each other: an HDMI dongle with television apps;
a USB dongle for wireless internet access;
an HDMI dongle with television apps;
a display port dongle to connect the laptop to the projector.
dongle
/ ˈdɒŋɡəl /
noun
- computing an electronic device that accompanies a software item to prevent the unauthorized copying of programs
Word History and Origins
Origin of dongle1
Example Sentences
Dual wireless connectivity adds to the functionality, for example chatting on a phone call with a Bluetooth smartphone connection and using the dongle at the same time for game audio.
Before she took the stage, Noname borrowed an iPhone dongle from another performer — an act she referred to as a “socialism doing.”
Ms Felke shares the new device with her nine-year-old daughter, but said they must still rely on mobile data and a dongle as she cannot afford broadband at home.
The current Chromecast with Google TV dongle costs €70, making the upcoming alternative around 40 percent cheaper, though we’ll have to wait and see how prices will compare across other regions.
Image: Razer The charging dock is still a totally optional accessory, thanks to the addition of Bluetooth connectivity to the typical 2.4Ghz wireless dongle that comes with the Basilisk V3 Pro.
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