dongle

• Электронное устройство, которое необходимо подключить к компьютеру для использования защищённого программного обеспечения.

An electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software.

1. Hardware security deviceB2formalIT

   A small electronic device that connects to a computer to authorize the use of protected software or to provide additional functionality.

   Аппаратный ключ защиты

   • The software requires a dongle to be plugged into the USB port.
   • He lost his dongle and could no longer access the program.
   • Many professional audio applications use a dongle for licensing.