2005年4月26日 · While these are some of the more common peripherals, there are many other kinds as well. Just remember that any external device that provides input to the computer or receives output from the computer is considered a peripheral. Published: April 26, 2005 — Updated: November 15, 2012 — by Per Christensson

For example, a keyboard and mouse are input peripherals, while a monitor and printer are output peripherals. Computer peripherals, or peripheral devices, are sometimes called "I/O devices" because they provide input and output for the computer. Some peripherals, such as external hard drives, provide both input and output for the computer.

Try Third-Party Peripherals December 2020 — Tip of the Month. Most desktop computers come with a standard keyboard and mouse. They get you up and running, but they are usually basic, no-frills input devices. If you use your computer on a daily basis, it might be worth investing in a third-party keyboard and mouse.

System Unit. This is the technical term that refers to the box that houses your computer. The system unit refers to the computer itself but does not include the monitor, the keyboard, the mouse, or any other peripherals.

It can be used to connect keyboards, mice, game controllers, printers, scanners, digital cameras, and removable media drives, just to name a few. With the help of a few USB hubs, you can connect up to 127 peripherals to a single USB port and use them all at once (though that would require quite a bit of dexterity).

Stands for "frontside bus." The FSB connects the computer's processor to the system memory (RAM) and other components on the motherboard. These components include the system chipset, AGP card, PCI devices, and other peripherals.

The internal hardware parts of a computer are often referred to as components, while external hardware devices are usually called peripherals. Together, they all fall under the category of computer hardware. Software, on the other hand, consists of the programs and applications that run on computers.

Most external computer mics are digital, plug-and-play peripherals that you can connect to a standard USB port. In most cases, your system (Mac or Windows) will recognize the mic as a "sound input" device when attached.

2009年8月19日 · These pins carry different streams of data to connected peripherals and other devices. Most cables with pin connectors have a male end that has multiple rows of pins. These pins connect to a female connector, which has receptacles for the pins. Sometimes you may notice that there are more receptacle holes than there are pins.

Peripherals like your printer and speakers can be plugged in to the surge protection only outlets. When buying a UPS device, make sure it has enough battery backup outlets to support all your primary devices.