O firmware
Example: O firmware do celular foi atualizado para melhorar a segurança.
Definition
"Firmware" refers to the specialized software programmed into a hardware device, such as a cell phone, that controls its basic functions and operations. It is essential for the device to function correctly and can be updated to improve performance or security.
Etymology
The word "firmware" is a blend of "firm" and "software." It was coined to describe software that is permanently or semi-permanently embedded in hardware devices. Did you know? The term highlights that this software is more fixed than typical software but more flexible than hardware.
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