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Definitions &Translations Noun[edit] dongle ‎(plural dongles) (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.
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dock [+ object] : to connect an electronic device (such as a computer or a digital camera) to another device. 1  You can dock the camera directly to the printer and download the pictures. 2  The handheld PC can be docked into/with your desktop computer. 3  a docking station.
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- Dong as in ding-dong is clearly onomatopoetic as confirmed by etymonline.com : ding dong. imitative of the sound of a bell, c.1560. and similarly for ding : ding (v.). 1819, to sound as metal when struck, possibly abstracted from ding-dong, of imitative origin.now obs.] A security or copy protection device for proprietary software consisting of a serialized EPROM and some drivers in a D-25 connector shell, which must be connected to an I/O port of the computer while the program is run.
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Headphones Sometimes referred to as earphones, headphones are a hardware device that either plugs into your computer (line out) or your speakers to privately listen to audio without disturbing anyone else. The picture is an example of a USB headset from Logitech with a microphone and a popular solution for computer gaming.
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- Dongle definition: an electronic device that accompanies a software item to prevent the unauthorized copying... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples English Dictionary | Thesaurus | Translator | Grammar | Scrabble | Blog
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shackle Definition of shackle. 1  1 : something (as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms. 2  2 : something that checks or prevents free action as if by fetters —usually used in plural. 3  3 : a usually U-shaped fastening device secured by a bolt or pin through holes in the end of the two arms.
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shackle (ˈʃækəl) n. 1. (often plural) a metal ring or fastening, usually part of a pair used to secure a person's wrists or ankles; fetter. 2. (often plural) anything that confines or restricts freedom: a country ready to throw off the shackles of its colonial past. 3. a rope, tether, or hobble for an animal.
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What Does a Bluetooth Dongle Do? A Bluetooth dongle is an adapter used on non-Bluetooth enabled computers to connect wirelessly to a Bluetooth device. Most dongles plug into a USB port. A Bluetooth enabled computer has the adapter installed with the hardware inside the device, allowing the user to preserve USB ports for other uses. Continue Reading.
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- 7) In children, the following symptoms are examples of ASD characteristics: failure to return affection or eye contact, failure to play with peers, repetitive motor movements, fascination with spinning objects or running water, or with repetitive play to the exclusion of other activities, failure to develop speech, or echolalic speech, need for sameness to the point of catastrophic reaction to change, pointless routines and peculiar sensory sensitivities.
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Dongle A dongle is a small device, typically about the size of a flash drive, that plugs in to a computer. Some dongles act as security keys while others serve as adapters. While early dongles connected to parallel ports on PCs and ADB ports on Macs, modern versions typically connect to a USB port.
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- Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth LE, BLE, marketed as Bluetooth Smart) is a wireless personal area network technology designed and marketed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group aimed at novel applications in the healthcare, fitness, beacons, security, and home entertainment industries.orrowing from the original Bluetooth specification, the Bluetooth SIG defines several profiles — specifications for how a device works in a particular application — for low energy devices. Manufacturers are expected to implement the appropriate specifications for their device in order to ensure compatibility.
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Software protection dongle When used as a device attached to a computer or TV or gaming console, dongles can enable functions that would not be present without it. For example, a dongle attached to a TV may receive an encoded video stream, decode it in the dongle, and then present this audio and video information to the TV.hen used as a software protection device, dongles mostly appear as two-interface security tokens with transient data flow that does not interfere with other dongle functions and a pull communication that reads security data from the dongle.
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- The New Hacker's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: womble. [Unisys UK: from British puppet-show characters] A user who has great difficulty in communicating their requirements and/or in using the resulting software. Extreme case of luser.
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modem The definition of a modem is a tool that sends and receives a signal to create a network and Internet connections. An example of a modem is a tool that lets a computer connect to the Internet.
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- ‘Periodically the software queries the dongle.’ ‘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.’
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- The dongle may communicate wirelessly with the device it enables via NFC, for example. The term dongle originally addressed a software protection device. The construct is now more broadly used especially for. 1  licensing purposes,
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- 1 A lower priced dongle such as the Bluetooth USB 2.0 Dongle retails for $3 to $20 on Amazon. 2  When used as a WiFi dongle, this hardware provides WiFi connectivity to a computer that does not have a built-in Wi-Fi modem. 3  These type of dongles can cost anywhere from $3 to as much as $30.
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Definition of 'modem' (computing) a device for connecting two computers by a telephone line, consisting of a modulator that converts computer signals into audio signals and a corresponding demodulator Word Origin C20: from mo (dulator) dem (odulator)
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Buy Disney Stock The intricate certificate is a replica of Disney's authentic stock certificate design from when they did issue paper.It was a highly sought after collectible for many years. It is one of the most ornate stock certificates around, showing the Magic Kingdom, many of the Disney characters and Walt Disney himself.About The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company is a worldwide entertainment company most known for their Disneyland and Disney World theme parks.The company also owns ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, Marvel, Pixar, and now Lucas Films.he Walt Disney Company is a worldwide entertainment company most known for their Disneyland and Disney World theme parks. The company also owns ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, Marvel, Pixar, and now Lucas Films.
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How Does a USB Bluetooth Adapter Work? Introduction. Bluetooth, a high-frequency wireless technology, allows devices to communicate with each other over short distances. USB Bluetooth adapters, sometimes called Bluetooth dongles, are small, inexpensive gadgets that enable this technology on home computers, providing many potential benefits.
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- A Bluetooth dongle is relatively inexpensive and easy to install. Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images. 1 [Dell Laptop] | How to Activate Bluetooth on a Dell Laptop. 2 [Bluetooth Adapter Built] | How to Tell If Your Computer Has a Bluetooth Adapter Built Into it.
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What is a USB Dongle? These devices are called USB dongles and add features to the computer or machine that were not built in by the manufacturer. This can include the ability to connect to wireless networks, transfer data from the computer to the dongle, and increase a system's security.
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- Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: A bustle is a type of framework used to expand the fullness or support the drapery of the back of a woman's dress, occurring predominantly in the mid-to-late 19th century. Bustles were worn under the skirt in the back, just below the waist, to keep the skirt from dragging.
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What is a MiFi dongle? A MiFi taps into 3G or 4G mobile phone networks and uses this connection to create a mini wireless broadband cloud or hotspot. This can then be shared between mobile internet-enabled devices — such as smartphones, laptops, tablets and even games consoles — that are within range of its signal.
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What is a MiFi dongle? MiFi vs mobile broadband dongles. A dongle will only allow you to get online with one device at a time. By contrast, MiFi units let multiple users connect to the signal simultaneously, making them handy for families. MiFis are also a great, cost-effective option for students living in shared accommodation.
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Definitions &Translations A bustle is a type of framework used to expand the fullness or support the drapery of the back of a woman's dress, occurring predominantly in the mid-to-late 19th century. Bustles were worn under the skirt in the back, just below the waist, to keep the skirt from dragging. Heavy fabric tended to pull the back of a skirt down and flatten it.