An auxiliary program that works with a major software package to enhance its capability. For example, plug-ins are widely used in image editing programs such as Photoshop to add a filter for some special effect. Plug-ins are added to Web browsers to enable them to support new types of content (audio, video, etc.). The term is widely used for software, but could also be used to refer to a plug-in module for hardware. See plug-inless.
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- Software downloads 2009-11-13
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- Software downloads 2009-11-09
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- Software downloads 2009-11-09
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
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- Tracks Eraser Pro is designed to protect you by cleaning up all the tracks of Internet activities on your computer. With only one click, Tracks Eraser allows you to erase the cache, cookies, history, typed URLs, autocomplete memory, index.dat from your browser and temp folder, run history, search history, open/save...
- Software downloads 2009-11-04
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- Whether you're driving between work meetings or just running errands, you don't want to find yourself with a dead HTC Hero. The Retractable Cable Charger Package provides three ways to power up your device; it comes with a retractable USB cable that you can plug into a vehicle charger or...
- Product reviews 2009-10-30
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- Software downloads 2009-10-30
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- Software downloads 2009-10-28
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