peripheral devices
Connected computer extras
Peripheral devices are hardware components that connect to a computer but aren't part of its core processing unit.
The category includes input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, and storage devices like external drives.
The laptop has ports for peripheral devices.
Often shortened to peripherals.
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- printerMachine producing paper copies
- keyboardArray of input keys
- joystickTilting lever for control
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
USB port · USB hub · plug and play · microphone · barcode reader · trackball · gamepad · speakers · tape drive · scanner · braille display · headphones · webcam · audio output · external hard drive · touchscreen · projector · plotter
- Non-essentialsextras, accessories, add-ons, spare parts, embellishments
peripheral devicesCPU
Main computing chip
central processing unit · processor · motherboard · mainframe · chipset
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