Cubase 11.0.40 maintenance update

[Starsprinkler]

BTW, I’m sure I’ve read that the dongle will remain - nothing changes there

Really? I have read that the dongle will disappear.
Specifically, Daniel @ Dorico team wrote this:

Steinberg/Dorico compared to others

No, in the new Steinberg identity-based license management system, you will no longer be able to use your USB-eLicenser, at least with new products. (Obviously existing licenses already on the USB-eLicenser will continue to work indefinitely.)