firmware

noun

firm·ware ˈfərm-ˌwer

: computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (such as a read-only memory)

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An accompanying app is utilized for over-the-air firmware updates, among other things. —

Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025 Small and medium enterprises and individuals alike are advised to secure their printers with password protection, disable remote access when unnecessary, and keep their firmware updated to prevent unauthorized use. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update. —

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2025 Google last week removed all of the Pixel 4a's factory images from its website, preventing owners from rolling back their firmware without having to go hunting for an image (or convert to a third-party offering, like LineageOS). —

Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for firmware