Associations to the word «Dongle»

DONGLE, 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.

DONGLE, noun. (computer hardware) A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.

DONGLE, noun. (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software.