Apr 26, 2005 · What are some examples of computer peripheral devices? Answer: A computer peripheral, or peripheral device, is an external object that provides input and output for the computer. …

Some peripherals, such as external hard drives, provide both input and output for the computer. For an extended list of various peripheral devices, view this Help Center article.

USB Stands for "Universal Serial Bus." USB is the most common type of computer port used in today's computers. It can be used to connect keyboards, mice, game controllers, printers, scanners, digital …

ISA Stands for "Industry Standard Architecture." ISA is a type of bus used in PCs for adding expansion cards. For example, an ISA slot may be used to add a video card, a network card, or an extra serial …

Third-party peripherals often have extra features like media controls and macro keys that standard keyboards don't have. For example, some keyboards have a volume knob, which allows you to …

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 …

The surge protector is an important, yet often overlooked part of a computer setup. It allows multiple devices to plugged in to it at one time and protects each connected device from power surges. For …

UPS Stands for "Uninterruptible Power Supply." In the technology world, UPS is more than just a brown shipping company. It is also a type of power supply that uses battery backup to maintain power …

I/O Address Each I/O device connected to your computer is mapped to a unique I/O (Input/Output) address. These addresses are assigned to every I/O port on your computer, including USB, Firewire, …

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