Associations to the word «Dongle»

Wiktionary

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.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley