firmware
noun
firm·ware
ˈfərm-ˌwer 
: computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (such as a read-only memory)
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Make sure all operating systems, software, and firmware are up to date.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
To protect against the ransomware, officials recommended patching operating systems, software and firmware, in addition to using multifactor authentication for all services such as email and VPNs.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
In a new form of frustration, HP is now being accused of issuing a firmware update that broke customers’ laser printers—even though the devices are loaded with HP-brand toner.
—Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Olga and similar devices work by hacking into the drone’s firmware.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
To protect against the ransomware, officials recommended patching operating systems, software and firmware, in addition to using multifactor authentication for all services such as email and VPNs.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
In a new form of frustration, HP is now being accused of issuing a firmware update that broke customers’ laser printers—even though the devices are loaded with HP-brand toner.
—Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Olga and similar devices work by hacking into the drone’s firmware.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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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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