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software

[sawft-wair, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌwɛər, ˈsɒft- /


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Residential proxy software has been spotted on cheap, off-brand video-streaming gadgets, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That will give it more control over the technology and optimize compatibility between software and hardware—but it also means depending on Chinese suppliers that can provide custom-made parts at a good price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Los Angeles County Superior Court was hit by a ransomware attack in 2024 that infected its computer system with damaging software, forcing it to shut down for two days.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It often begins in more vulnerable market corners, such as software, before quietly spreading.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“I’m a software engineer, but informally I’m the liaison between the tech guys and marketing. I speak both languages.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko