Hardware Key
Also called a "dongle". It is a very effective software copy protection device that plugs into a serial, parallel or
USB port on the PC. The software sends a code to the key, which responds by reading out a serial
number. The key ensures that the software runs on only one machine because each copy of the program
is tied to a unique number in the key.
The key also acts as a pass-through to the printer or other peripheral device.
Multiple hardware keys can be used, each plugging into the other.
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- Hard Disk Image Software
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Backup Software Glossary
Current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software.
Handy Backup is a backup utility for Windows Servers and PCs that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.
The glossary contains 473 terms. The current section General IT contains 41 terms.
Other "General IT" Terms
- Copy Protection
- A system for preventing the unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted media like movies or music. The DVD format includes both digital and analog... More about Copy Protection...
- Hot swap
- To pull out a component from a system and plug in a new one while the main power is still on. Also called "hot plug" and "hot insertion," hot swap... More about Hot swap...
- Zip
- As a verb (to zip) it usually means to compress a file in the .zip file format. Zip files are created by using algorithms for compressing files into... More about Zip...
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