Definition and Uses of Computer Peripherals and Devices

Definition:: Computer peripherals are the Devices that are connected to the computer but are not the core computer architecture.

Core Computer Architecture mainly consists of Computer Motherboard, CPU, power supply, and Computer case or Cabinet or Chassis.

You need memory [RAM], Harddisk, and various other Peripheral devices so that your computer functions to its potential.

Computer Peripherals in other terms can be defined as devices that can be easily removed and plugged into a PC system.

Just like a mouse you can remove it at any time and change it with ease…. the same for the keyboard… But on a laptop, it is difficult to remove because it is a built-in case

A printer is a Computer Peripheral Device your PC can function properly without a printer but if you take out the monitor computer system becomes useless.

In other terms we can say that without Computer peripherals devices personal computers can work properly say your PC can work without a Printer or Webcam but if you unplug the CPU from its socket.

Then the computer Becomes Useless.

In other terms we can say that without computer peripherals or devices, PC can work properly say your computer can work without a Printer or Webcam but if you unplug the CPU from its socket.

Computer peripherals and Devices
Computer Peripherals
Input DevicesOutput DevicesStorage Devices
Camera’s
Keyboard
Joystick
Barcode Reader
Microphone
Mouse Pointing Etc
Monitor’s
Printer’s
Plotter’s
Projector’s
Speaker’s Etc
Hard disk
CD/ DvD
Pendrive’s Etc
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Input Devices of Computer System

Input Devices:: Of Computer Allows the user to send information, the most common Examples of Input Devices are a Keyboard and Mouse. Input devices always send data to the PC for processing.

They cannot reproduce The data such as output devices…

Example Of Input Devices

keyboard computer peripherals
Computer Keyboard

Output Devices of Computer System

Output Devices Of Computer Peripherals receive data from other devices. such as a printer, monitor, etc but it cannot send data or reproduce data.

Example Of Output Devices
Computer Monitor
Computer Monitor
Example of Storage Devices

Storage Devices as the name says usually stores data.

There are mainly 2 types of storage devices
  1. Primary Storage Device… (RAM, ROM)
  2. Secondary Storage Device..(HARDDISK, CD/DVD)
Computer Harddisk
Computer HardDisk
List of Peripheral Devices
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Scanner
  • Printer’s
  • Webcam
  • Monitor
  • Joystick
  • Flash Drives
  • Microphone
  • DVD RW
  • Mouse Pad
Note:: There are some computer peripherals which are used both as input and output devices
  • External hard drives
  • Media card readers
  • Digital camcorders
  • Digital mixers
  • MIDI equipment
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