Attachment to PCMCIA cards. The dongle enclosure hosts the connector for the external network interface. The Odin PCMCIA cards are supplied with two dongles, each providing connectivity for one network interface.

this is a small electronic circuit, usually held in a plastic connector block, that goes on the parallel port of a computer - it forms an electronic 'key' that allows you to use a particular application (such as Impression or ArtWorks) - the application checks every now and then to see if a dongle is present and, if not, it shuts itself down and will not restart

A security or copy-protection device for commercial computer programs. Programs can use a dongle query at the start of a program to determine if the registration is valid and to terminate if the correct code is not present.

The end of a cable that plugs directly into the XBOX, usually via the front controller ports. An example of dongles include the DVD remote receiver plug or the break-away part of the Standard XBOX controller plug. Think of "Dongles" and "Dangling off the end of a device."

A piece of hardware that attaches to a computer that provides a method of licensing Maya. The advantage of the dongle is it allows you to easily move your license from one computer to another. The disadvantage of a dongle is that it is only available on the Windows platform and only works on a parallel port. Also, if you lose a dongle, you have lost your Maya software and must purchase another copy of Maya to get it replaced. Also known as hardware lock.

Slang term used to describe a PCMCIA card's interface cable. They are typically about 6 inches long with a flat end and a box shaped end. The flat end connects to the card, the box end connects to the Ethernet cable.

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

a Bluetooth USB adapter

a cable that dangles from your PC Card and makes a connection with another device

a device that can be

a device that is attached to a traditional serial port to communicate via infrared

a hardware based license management device

a hardware-based security device that attaches to the serial,parallel or USB port of a desktop computer or into the PC-Card host of a laptop

a hardware device that connects to the printer port, serial port or USB port on a PC

a hardware device that you can connect to one of your computer's parallel or USB ports

a hardware device you attach to a serial port (sometimes parallel) which some types of software use to verify the legitimacy of the ownership

a little piece of hardware required for secure software to run

a little piece of hardware that usually connects through the ADB port and allows you to run software when it is connected that otherwise would refuse to run

an add-on product and is not normally supplied with the purchase of Cyberware hardware or software

an authorization key which enables the use of the software

an intelligent device that interacts with high-end expensive PC software

a piece of hardware that connects to your pc via a port and enables the software to run, its a protection against pirated software

a piece of hardware that conne

a piece of hardware that is atteached to the printer port and is a pass thru device

a piece of hardware that plugs into the parallel port or a USB port on your computer in order to easily move a licensed software from one machine to another without the need to acquire a new license or set of licenses

a piece of hardware that ships with the software and must be plugged into the computer before the program will run

a serial number encoded hardware device that plugs in to the USB port of a computer or a server which allows you to access the software

a small device that connects to a computer and controls access to a particular piece of software

a small device that plugs into a computer port that contains types of information similar to information on a smart card

a small devise which is plugged into a computers port, in this case it is the printer port to allow the software to function properly

a small electronic device that is attached to your computer

a small hardware device containing a password or checksum which plugs into either a parallel or a serial port

a small hardware device which accompanies a program and which attaches to one of the computers ports, typically serial or USB

a small plug like device that connects to either the PC's parallel (printer) or serial (modem/mouse) port, it automatically detects which port type you've plugged it into

a small security device that plugs into your computer so you can run FlowJo

a software protection device used to prevent software theft

Device that connects to a computer and controls access to certain software. Also used to describe a jack wired to an Ethernet or telephone cable.

An adapter cable connecting a special edge-type connector (on a PCMCIA or on-board Ethernet card) to a standard RJ45 Ethernet jack.

A hardware device connected to a peripheral device that regulates access to a specific application or device control.

A small hardware device used for copy protection with some software. The dongle must be plugged in to a port on the computer, often the printer port, or the software won't function. They are unpopular with users because if the dongle gets lost or broken, the software won't function.

A device which has to be attached to a computer in order to run specific software products. It is used as a copyright protection feature, and is usually attached to a serial or parallel port. Only ever used with really expensive software.

A device that attaches to a computer to control access to a particular application. Dongles provide the most effective means of copy protection. Typically, the dongle attaches to a PC's parallel port. On Macintoshes, the dongle sometimes attaches to the ADB port. The dongle passes through all data coming through the port so it does not prevent the port from being used for other purposes. In fact, it's possible to attach several dongles to the same port.

Are security devices for computer programs. Some programs may search for a dongle once launched to ascertain if the program is a registered version. If the program is unable to find the dongle the launch is terminate and the program can not be used.

A device that hangs outside of a computer, printer or phone to provide Bluetooth connections. Most commonly, a Bluetooth adapter that connects to a computer's USB port.

A device connected to an input/output port to permit the use of a particular software program on that computer.

A thin plug going from a laptop network card to a UTP cable. The Dongle is the most frequently broken piece of a laptop's network connection kit.

A physical device, attached to a PC's I/O port, that adds hardware capabilities.

A device that prevents the unauthorized use of hardware or software. A dongle usually consists of a small cord attached to a device or key that secures the hardware. The term is also used to signify a generic adapter for peripherals.

Hardware copy protection device.

A security device that fits into the 25-pin port on the back of the laptop. Not a GPS term, but you need to know it to use the PFinder and Community Base Station software.

An adapter device or cable enabling a nonstandard interface between a computer and a peripheral device or between two disparate items of computer hardware.

An interface attachment or accessory.