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Computer Structure - Basic Peripherals
The most common peripherals are: Monitors Printers Keyboards Mice Scanners Cameras These are known as external peripherals, as they sit outside the case (the CPU), and connect to your computer via USB cable or similar. External peripherals can be divided into input devices or output devices.
Other types of computer have similar peripherals, except they may be integrated into the device such as a laptop or tablet. On a laptop, the keyboard, mouse/trackpad, and monitor are all integrated into the device - although you can attach these externally.
Similarly with a tablet. Although some peripherals are different, such as a touch screen instead of a mouse/trackpad. Also some tablets have external detachable keyboards. Some tablets, have on-screen keyboards and some have limited data ports for additional peripherals.
These devices are designed for portability, so they only feature the essentials.
The most common peripherals are: Monitors Printers Keyboards Mice Scanners Cameras These are known as external peripherals, as they sit outside the case (the CPU), and connect to your computer via USB cable or similar. External peripherals can be divided into input devices or output devices.
Other types of computer have similar peripherals, except they may be integrated into the device such as a laptop or tablet. On a laptop, the keyboard, mouse/trackpad, and monitor are all integrated into the device - although you can attach these externally.
Similarly with a tablet. Although some peripherals are different, such as a touch screen instead of a mouse/trackpad. Also some tablets have external detachable keyboards. Some tablets, have on-screen keyboards and some have limited data ports for additional peripherals.
These devices are designed for portability, so they only feature the essentials.
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The Computer
A computer is an electronic device that runs different applications on it. These programs, often known as software, give a computer the ability to carry out a variety of functions. Standard peripherals like a keyboard, mouse, and monitor are typically included with a computer. These add-ons are attached to a box on a desktop computer that holds the CPU, RAM, and hard drives, among other internal components. The smallest smart phone or tablet computer to massive supercomputers that occupy entire buildings are just a few of the various varieties of computers available today. The most prevalent kind are microcomputers, which are based on microprocessors.
On the back of a standard computer case, you’ll find various ports. This is the point of connection for peripheral devices such the keyboard, mouse, printer, and monitor.
A computer is an electronic device that runs different applications on it. These programs, often known as software, give a computer the ability to carry out a variety of functions. Standard peripherals like a keyboard, mouse, and monitor are typically included with a computer. These add-ons are attached to a box on a desktop computer that holds the CPU, RAM, and hard drives, among other internal components. The smallest smart phone or tablet computer to massive supercomputers that occupy entire buildings are just a few of the various varieties of computers available today. The most prevalent kind are microcomputers, which are based on microprocessors.
On the back of a standard computer case, you’ll find various ports. This is the point of connection for peripheral devices such the keyboard, mouse, printer, and monitor.
The power button is often located on the front of the case. A headphone jack, a card reader, and a few USB ports can also be found on some computers. There might be a CD/DVD drive as well.
Depending on the model, laptops feature a variety of ports dispersed along the edges. Most laptops have an Ethernet port, a headphone jack, an HDMI port for connecting an external monitor, and a few USB connections.
