activation

The word activation is a derivative of the word active, which is defined in this use case by Merriam-Webster as "producing or involving action or movement."

In the tech world, the word activation is usually talked about in terms of making a product active for use on someone's computer, game system, or other electronic device. Product activation is an easy way for consumer electronics makers to limit the number of people who can use their creations without paying for an additional copy of the item. Popular software maker Microsoft uses lengthy activation keys with each of their products, preventing consumers from installing their goods on multiple machines beyond their home or office.

As long as there is a way for companies to make money off these products, activation keys will continue to be in place.

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• Good Technology report shows Apple still dominates enterprise activations

  
  The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — Authority: 715
  Good Technologys quarterly report on device activation statistics among its Fortune 500 clients has been released. Just like previous quarters , the results show a marked dominance of iOS device activations in enterprise environments. In the consumer arena, Android has been running away with the marketshare lead for ...
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• Secret Passageway Activation

  
  Take Five a Day — Authority: 122
  Vespoe has a bookshelf activation trigger … Pull on the book and it triggers the switch … Though I’m guessing a lot of people can build their own? Maybe a bigger cord to activate this doorway. Now listen to me very carefully, Put … the … candle … back. Tweet This Post
  5 days ago

• 22 January 2012 Update Everyday – Serial Number Username & Password Terbaru ESS dan EAV NOD32 V.4 & V.5

  
  Free MP3 Download — Authority: 120
  For ESET SMART SECURITY (ESS) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from 4SHARED or ENTERUPLOAD. For ESET ANTIVIRUS (EAV) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from ENTERUPLOAD. ” Serial Number Eset Smart Security (ESS) & Eset Antivirus (EAV) NOD32 “ : Update 22 January 2012 : For versions: ESS / EAV, ...
  1 week ago

• The D-backs Host a Most Valuable Partner Awards Night

  
  Headlines — Authority: 99
  It has become a common practice in the sports space for teams to host Sponsor Summits to recap their seasons, share ideas, insights and best practices, drive B2B opportunities, and reward partners with a memorable experience that builds their connection with the team. While most teams make slight tweaks to evolve ...
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• Ubisoft DRM Monitors Hardware, Locks After Three Activations [News]

  
  MakeUseOf — Authority: 638
  There are few companies easier to bash than Ubisoft when it comes to copy protection . The company has long used an activation scheme on most of its games that ties activation to your computer’s hardware configuration. This means that when you change your hardware, you have to re-activate your Ubisoft games before ...
  1 week ago

• 19 January 2012 Update Everyday – Serial Number Username & Password Terbaru ESS dan EAV NOD32 V.4 & V.5

  
  Free MP3 Download — Authority: 120
  For ESET SMART SECURITY (ESS) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from 4SHARED or ENTERUPLOAD. For ESET ANTIVIRUS (EAV) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from ENTERUPLOAD. ” Serial Number Eset Smart Security (ESS) & Eset Antivirus (EAV) NOD32 “ : Update 19 January 2012 : For versions: ESS / EAV, ...
  1 week ago

• CytoToxic T-Cells

  
  BioSolutions — Authority: 115
  Cytotoxic T-cells is a sub group of T lymphocytes cells that are capable of inducting the death of infected somatic or tumor cells; they kill virus-affected cells, pathogens, and damaged or dysfunctional cells. Most cytotoxic T cells express T-cell receptors (TcRs) that can recognize a specific antigenic peptide bound ...
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• 18 January 2012 Update Everyday – Serial Number Username & Password Terbaru ESS dan EAV NOD32 V.4 & V.5

  
  Free MP3 Download — Authority: 120
  For ESET SMART SECURITY (ESS) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from 4SHARED or ENTERUPLOAD. For ESET ANTIVIRUS (EAV) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from ENTERUPLOAD. ” Serial Number Eset Smart Security (ESS) & Eset Antivirus (EAV) NOD32 “ : Update 18 January 2012 : For versions: ESS / EAV, ...
  1 week ago

• Tornado warning-Louisville–real time now – Map updates approximately every 15 minutes

  
  InvestmentWatch: Emerging markets, Real Estate, Personal finance, Business management, Politics, Economics — Authority: 148
  BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTEDTORNADO WARNINGNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY1054 AM EST TUE JAN 17 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR…JEFFERSON COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY…THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE…WESTERN OLDHAM COUNTY IN NORTH ...
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• Your DVR Surveillance System Will Work Best With the Right DVR Security Software

  
  Paternal Prose — Authority: 146
  When it comes to home security, the newest and the best technology is DVR surveillance systems. You are not limited to home security with this type of system, of course. You can also install DVR surveillance systems in your office, at a storage unit, etc. Wherever you need video surveillance of an area. If you want ...
  1 week ago

• Ubisoft Introduces New DRM Which Limits Games To 3 Hardware Changes

  
  WCCFTECH — Authority: 471
  Ubisoft is well known for their outrageous DRM; it started with Starforce when Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones released and was later on removed from all games supporting it via a patch and then they made the notorious “Always-On” DRM which required a constant internet connection for single player games such as ...
  1 week ago

• 17 January 2012 Update Everyday – Serial Number Username & Password Terbaru ESS dan EAV NOD32 V.4 & V.5

  
  Free MP3 Download — Authority: 120
  For ESET SMART SECURITY (ESS) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from 4SHARED or ENTERUPLOAD. For ESET ANTIVIRUS (EAV) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from ENTERUPLOAD. ” Serial Number Eset Smart Security (ESS) & Eset Antivirus (EAV) NOD32 “ : Update 17 January 2012 : For versions: ESS / EAV, ...
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• 11 July 2011 Update Everyday – Serial Number Terbaru ESS dan EAV NOD32

  
  Free MP3 Download — Authority: 120
  For ESET SMART SECURITY software, you can download it from 4SHARED or ENTERUPLOAD. Serial Number Eset Smart Security (ESS) and Eset Anti Virus (EAV) NOD32 : Update 11 July 2011 : For versions: ESS / EAV : Valid until: 2011-10-15 Username : EAV-49155915 Password : h5tct7cd3a Username : EAV-49155912 Password : ...
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• Digitale Frühlingskampagne - digital signage - das Digital Signage Blog

  
  socbo | Social Bookmarks — Authority: 142
  Obi eröffnet ab 15. März mit einer nationalen Außenwerbekampagne die Gartensaison 2011. Dabei nimmt OBI eine Vorreiterrolle bei den digitalen Medien ein: Im Berliner U-Bahnhof Friedrichstraße nutzt das Unternehmen 14 digitale City Light Poster und 12 digitale City Light Boards der Wall AG, um Passanten aktiv in ...
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• 16 January 2012 Update Everyday – Serial Number Username & Password Terbaru ESS dan EAV NOD32 V.4 & V.5

  
  Free MP3 Download — Authority: 120
  For ESET SMART SECURITY (ESS) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from 4SHARED or ENTERUPLOAD. For ESET ANTIVIRUS (EAV) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from ENTERUPLOAD. ” Serial Number Eset Smart Security (ESS) & Eset Antivirus (EAV) NOD32 “ : Update 16 January 2012 : For versions: ESS / EAV, ...
  2 weeks ago

• Heineken Italy Activation Milan AC Real Madrid

  
  The Affiliate Biz Site — Authority: 143
  On the night of the October 21st the Real Madrid played Champions League match against AC Milan. Heineken convinced several university professors, girlfriends, and several bosses to convince their students, boyfriends and employees to go to a concert on that night. All of them couldnt say no and had to go to the ...
  2 weeks ago

• One Click Windows XP, Vista, 7 Activation - Genuine Keys

  
  TechGlobeX - Internet Technology Blog — Authority: 109
  If you are in search of All in One Windows Activation Method for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 than you are come at right place. Here you will get One-Click Easy Windows Activation Tool for Windows Operating Systems . Now you wont have to worry about those hard and confusing methods of Windows Activation ...
  2 weeks ago

• 15 January 2012 Update Everyday – Serial Number Username & Password Terbaru ESS dan EAV NOD32 V.4 & V.5

  
  Free MP3 Download — Authority: 120
  For ESET SMART SECURITY (ESS) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from 4SHARED or ENTERUPLOAD. For ESET ANTIVIRUS (EAV) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from ENTERUPLOAD. ” Serial Number Eset Smart Security (ESS) & Eset Antivirus (EAV) NOD32 “ : Update 15 January 2012 : For versions: ESS / EAV, ...
  2 weeks ago

• 14 January 2012 Update Everyday – Serial Number Username & Password Terbaru ESS dan EAV NOD32 V.4 & V.5

  
  Free MP3 Download — Authority: 120
  For ESET SMART SECURITY (ESS) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from 4SHARED or ENTERUPLOAD. For ESET ANTIVIRUS (EAV) NOD32 V.4 software, you can download it from ENTERUPLOAD. ” Serial Number Eset Smart Security (ESS) & Eset Antivirus (EAV) NOD32 “ : Update 14 January 2012 : For versions: ESS / EAV, ...
  2 weeks ago

• SOLSUITE PC GAMES 2012

  
  full version game — Authority: 133
  SolSuite SolSuite 2012 is a high-quality pick up of 500 deck of cards games. All of a world’s most appropriate solitaires have been included: Spider, Klondike, FreeCell, Pyramid, Golf, Busy Aces, Canfield, Forty Thieves, Four Seasons, Carpet, Flower Garden, Rouge et Noir, Monte Carlo… as well as hundreds of ...
  2 weeks ago

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