: 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 keyboard also ships with a 2.4GHz USB dongle that provides a wireless connection that also has a 1000Hz polling rate.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The case has a pleasing touch and has a dedicated spot to store the USB dongle.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Regardless of its initial intentions, the company is committed to fixing this certificate issue, and the dongle could still have more life in it.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
In addition to the headset itself, the box includes a USB-C charging cable, a USB dongle, two extra pairs of ear cushions, and an attractive hard carry case.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The case has a pleasing touch and has a dedicated spot to store the USB dongle.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Regardless of its initial intentions, the company is committed to fixing this certificate issue, and the dongle could still have more life in it.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
In addition to the headset itself, the box includes a USB-C charging cable, a USB dongle, two extra pairs of ear cushions, and an attractive hard carry case.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Dongle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dongle. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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