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UK
/dˈɒŋɡəl/
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NOUN
- (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software
How To Use dongle In A Sentence
- Putting it on is a rather simple affair, but unless you have tiny hands, there isn't much clearance between the fan and PCB to pinch the tab to remove the dongle.
- The iPod dongle is attached to a special serial board that can translate the signal from the dongle. Turn A Nike+ Sensor Into A Keyless Car Entry System | Lifehacker Australia
- Curious about this rather odd term, I checked out Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, which tracks the first use of the word dongle to 1981, defining it as "a small device that plugs into a computer and serves as an adapter or as a security measure to enable the use of certain software. Tech Talk: Dongle
- As these statements suggest, a dongle is just an adapter you plug into the USB port on a TV, Blu-ray player, or home-theater system that allows it to connect wirelessly to your home network. Tech Talk: Dongle
- As an alternative, you can connect a non-carrier netbook to 3G by using a so-called dongle that plugs into, and dangles from, a USB port. Dueling netbooks: AT&T vs. Verizon
- I herd deh dongle went drektlee 2 deh mainframe adn den deh disk slipt adn deh frangible ikonz bypassed the router adn the EBCDIC fell on itz ASCII. Jurassic Park sequel - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger?
- Seems the client had plugged their ethernet dongle into their USB port.
- Determined to maintain her online conversations (and more than a little cheesed off!), Belinda started bringing her netbook and 3G dongle to work. Ban social media, lose the marketing war, lose staff « pwcom 2.0
- When using the dongles to transmit data, keep in mind the signal strength of the link, so make sure both ends have a clear pathway between each other.
- The dongle is a HUAWEI Technology usb modem, Vendor number 12d1, product id 1520. Fedora People