Topics: Hardware : Peripherals

A peripheral is any computer device that is not part of the essential computer (the processor, memory, and data paths) but is situated relatively close by. A near synonym is input/output (I/O) device. Some peripherals are mounted in the same case with the main part of the computer as are the hard drive, CD-ROM drive, and network interface cards.




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PC based Point of Sale Hardware components for retail and hospitality applications.
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The combination of video capture hardware and application program that controls the display of video or television pictures on your desktop PC.
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A video display terminal, a type of display screen for desktop systems that resembles a TV screen in a hard shell case.
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A series of switches, arranged somewhat like a standard "QWERTY" typewriter that allows you to send information to a computer.
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A modem is a device consisting of a modulator and a demodulator. It converts a digital signal into an analog signal which is modulation and reversing this is demodulation.
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Links relating to hardware useful for CAD applications.
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A small hand-held device, similar to a "trackball", used to control the position of the cursor on the video display.
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A device which takes computer information and prints it on paper or other medium.
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A device used to input graphic images into the computer. Scanners look at or "scan" a piece of paper and put the images's information into digital form.
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Switching Devices Switching Devices View: News Rack - Sub-Categories - DMoz
Mainly for kvm switches which stands for keyboard/video/mouse switch used to control multiple computers from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
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