Chapter 1 Section 1.3 Peripheral Devices
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
A common interface used to connect peripherals, such as mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras to a computer.
Infrared
A communication technology that uses light waves to transmit information through the air.
Registered Jack 45 (RJ-45) Connector
A connector used to connect a computer to a wired network.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Connector
A connector used to connect a computer to an HDMI monitor or TV.
Video Graphics Array (VGA) Connector
A connector, identified by its blue color and three rows of pins, that is used to connect older monitors to a computer.
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connector
A connector, typically white with three rows of eight pins, designed to connect digital monitors to a computer.
Scanner
A device that can be connected to a computer or network that scans paper documents and converts them into digital files.
Peripheral
A device, usually external to a computer, that is plugged into a computer's communication port or is connected wirelessly. Common peripherals are keyboards, mice, monitors, speakers, and printers.
Touch Screen
A display device that allows a user to interact with a computer by touching, tapping, and swiping areas on the screen.
Bluetooth
A short-range wireless communication technology used to connect peripherals such as wireless headphones, speakers, keyboards, mice, smart watches, printers, and game controllers to a computer, including smartphones.
Thunderbolt
An interface primarily used on Apple computers that typically connects a monitor to a computer and can also provide DC power.
FireWire
Another common interface used to connect peripherals such as digital cameras and external hard drives to a computer.