computer peripherals
Plugged-in hardware attachments
Computer peripherals are external devices that connect to a computer to extend its capabilities.
Input peripherals like keyboards and mice send information to the computer; output peripherals like monitors and printers receive it.
Storage devices, scanners, webcams, and speakers all qualify.
The term distinguishes these accessories from the core components housed in the computer itself: I need to buy some peripherals for my new desktop.
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- wireless mouseUntethered input device
- keyboardArray of input keys
- number padDigit entry keypad
- input deviceHardware accepting user commands
USB flash drive · memory stick · external hard drive · USB hub · plug and play · printer · output device · monitor · webcam · scanner · graphics tablet · drawing pad · braille display · speakers · SD card · stylus · barcode reader · joystick
computer peripheralscentral processing unit
Instruction-executing computer chip
CPU · processor · motherboard · computer core · mainboard
computer peripheralsmicroprocessor
Compact computing circuit
RAM · internal storage · firmware · BIOS
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