peripheral program
[pəˈrɪfərəl ˈproʊɡræm]
nounpl: peripheral programs
programa periférico
1. A software program designed to control or manage peripheral devices (such as printers, scanners, or external drives) connected to a computer
You need to install the peripheral program to make your printer compatible with your new operating system.
Você precisa instalar o programa periférico para tornar sua impressora compatível com seu novo sistema operacional.
2. In computing, a secondary or ancillary program that operates in conjunction with a main application
The peripheral program runs in the background to monitor device performance.
O programa periférico é executado em segundo plano para monitorar o desempenho do dispositivo.
In both Brazilian and American technical contexts, the term 'peripheral program' is less commonly used than 'device driver' in everyday conversation. The Portuguese translation 'programa periférico' is more technical and formal, while English speakers in tech support often simply say 'driver.' This reflects the prevalence of English terminology in global software development and IT support industries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
install a peripheral program
update peripheral programs
peripheral program support
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