: 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
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The dongle makes easy work of connecting with Windows, Mac or Linux computers and doesn’t require any drivers.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This simple, aluminum USB-C to Ethernet dongle delivered around 700 Mbps download speeds on the iPad Pro in my home, which is what my desktop PC usually hits.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
Hubs are affordable dongles that provide extra USB ports, SD card readers, and a headphone jack.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025
Wireless screen sharing is made possible by the addition of an optional Wi-Fi dongle, and the setup can accommodate up to four simultaneous presenters in split-screen views for collaborative ease.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This simple, aluminum USB-C to Ethernet dongle delivered around 700 Mbps download speeds on the iPad Pro in my home, which is what my desktop PC usually hits.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
Hubs are affordable dongles that provide extra USB ports, SD card readers, and a headphone jack.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025
Wireless screen sharing is made possible by the addition of an optional Wi-Fi dongle, and the setup can accommodate up to four simultaneous presenters in split-screen views for collaborative ease.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Dongle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dongle. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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