firmware
noun
firm·ware
ˈfərm-ˌwer 
: computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (such as a read-only memory)
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Then, with that custom firmware installed, the jailbroken license plate can receive commands via Bluetooth from a smartphone app to instantly change its display to show any characters or image.
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Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
For users who like exceptionally granular control over their fans, though, Asus upgraded its hardware and firmware to support an eight-point fan gradient for finer adjustments.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Also make sure Play Protect is enabled on your device and your OS firmware is updated.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Priority reports that the motor's firmware has been optimized for faster acceleration and improved climbing capabilities.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
For users who like exceptionally granular control over their fans, though, Asus upgraded its hardware and firmware to support an eight-point fan gradient for finer adjustments.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Also make sure Play Protect is enabled on your device and your OS firmware is updated.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Priority reports that the motor's firmware has been optimized for faster acceleration and improved climbing capabilities.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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firmware
noun
firm·ware
ˈfərm-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (as a read-only memory)
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