dongles
Small device connectors
Dongles are small hardware devices that plug into a computer or other electronic equipment.
Originally, dongles were copy-protection keys required to run certain software.
Now the term covers any small plug-in adapter: USB dongles for wireless mice, Bluetooth dongles, HDMI adapters, or devices that add functionality to a port.
I need a dongle to connect my laptop to the projector.
Device enabling equipment compatibility
- USBDevice connection standard
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
transmitter · port · hub · connector · peripheral · sync · pairing · signal
Formal grant of permission
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- protectionGuarding against harm
- securityProtection from threat
- keyLock-opening device
activation · authorization · verification · piracy · serial · encryption · token · unlock
Constructed tool or machine
- gadgetNovel small device
- accessorySupplementary addition
- fobChain-attached bauble
- stickThin piece of wood
key · thumb drive · flash drive · mini · portable · compact · lightweight · plastic
Audio-video interface standard
- VGALegacy display interface
- DisplayPortDigital video transmission standard
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- projectorLight-casting display device
video · output · screen · presentation · MacBook · laptop · graphics · resolution
adapter
Device enabling equipment compatibility
- USBDevice connection standard
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
receiver · transmitter · port · hub · connector · peripheral · sync · pairing · signal · antenna
license
Formal grant of permission
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- protectionGuarding against harm
- securityProtection from threat
key · activation · authorization · verification · piracy · serial · encryption · token · unlock · registration
device
Constructed tool or machine
stick · key · thumb drive · flash drive · mini · portable · compact · lightweight · plastic · cap
HDMI
Audio-video interface standard
- VGALegacy display interface
- DisplayPortDigital video transmission standard
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
projector · video · output · screen · presentation · MacBook · laptop · graphics · resolution · mirroring
- Bluetoothpairing, devices, headphones, headset, earbuds
- connectorscable, cables, connector, connectors, wires
- networkingrouter, routers, LAN, WAN, switches
- copy protectionDRM, content protection, digital rights, digital watermark, CSS
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- add-onsadd-ons, add-ins, extras, upgrade, upgrades
dongleswireless connectivity
Radio-based network access
Bluetooth · Wi-Fi · NFC · cloud services · infrared
donglesintegrated circuits
Miniaturized electronic components on semiconductor
- USB dongleSmall plug-in peripheral device
- wifi donglePortable wireless receiver