A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Tethering
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using your [cellular] [phone] as your computer [modem].
Tethering meaning & definition 1 of Tethering.
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In the context of GSM mobile phones, tethering describes the process of connecting a phone to a computer so that the computer can access the internet via an EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA network. In this way, the mobile phone acts as a modem for the computer.
That specific use of the word tethering stems from the fact that to be used as a modem, the mobile phone usually has to be connected to the computer via a USB data cable. In recent years however the same thing has become possible without cables by using a Bluetooth connection.
Thus, tethering has turned into a generic term for using your mobile phone as a GSM modem for your computer.
Some carriers require that you sign up for special plans in order to use your phone for tethering, while for others its simply a matter of paying the data traffic used, much like you pay for browsing on your mobile phone.Tethering meaning & definition 2 of Tethering.
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The action of tying an animal with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement.
Tethering meaning & definition 3 of Tethering.
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The process of connecting your phone to your laptop in order to [facilitate] an Internet connection. Usually performed via [bluetooth] or [USB].
Tethering meaning & definition 4 of Tethering.
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the use of a mobile phone as a wireless internet connection to which you can connect other devices:
Tethering meaning & definition 5 of Tethering.