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Definition of Dongle
1. Noun. (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software.
Definition of Dongle
1. Noun. (computer hardware) Any small device which plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, software copy protect devices, and adapters. Some USB keyboards and mice include USB to PS/2 adapter dongles, enabling their use on machines with PS/2 ports. ¹
2. Noun. (computer hardware) A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dongle
1. a device for a computer [n -S]
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