: 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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Meanwhile, the 1,000-Hz model came with a simple USB dongle that could plug into the side of a laptop.
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Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
The package also includes Campfire Audio’s Pilot portable DAC dongle for use with devices like smartphones that may not have an analog jack.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
With its compact design and Dolby Vision, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K delivers a smooth and fast streaming experience, making this dongle a top choice for movie nights or binge-watching your favorite shows.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
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Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
The package also includes Campfire Audio’s Pilot portable DAC dongle for use with devices like smartphones that may not have an analog jack.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
With its compact design and Dolby Vision, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K delivers a smooth and fast streaming experience, making this dongle a top choice for movie nights or binge-watching your favorite shows.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
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“Dongle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dongle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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