Peripherals
What is meant by the term Peripheral?
A peripheral is a device that is connected to a computer, but isn't built into the computer itself. It expands the computers capabilities but is not needed for the computer itself to function. A peripheral could be an output for instance speakers or printer or it could be an input for instance computer and mouse. An input sends information to the computer from a device whereas an output receives information from the computer.
Examples of Peripherals:
Output
Do they vary according to user?
The peripherals people connect to their computer will depend on what they aim to carry out on the computer. For instance a graphics designer may connect digital cameras, printers, and graphics tablets to their computer where as someone who carries out more basic tasks will only have devices such as keyboard and mouse.
Connectivity is almost as important as the development of computer components. Would you agree? How is this present in the development of technology today?
Peripherals can send and receive data much faster due to interface advancements for instance usb advancements as some peripherals that connect to usb can now operate at over 4gb per second e.g phone devices connecting through usb cables are recognised by the computer at a faster rates due to the development of usb connectivity.
A peripheral is a device that is connected to a computer, but isn't built into the computer itself. It expands the computers capabilities but is not needed for the computer itself to function. A peripheral could be an output for instance speakers or printer or it could be an input for instance computer and mouse. An input sends information to the computer from a device whereas an output receives information from the computer.
Examples of Peripherals:
Output
- Speakers
- Printer
- Monitor
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Scanner
Do they vary according to user?
The peripherals people connect to their computer will depend on what they aim to carry out on the computer. For instance a graphics designer may connect digital cameras, printers, and graphics tablets to their computer where as someone who carries out more basic tasks will only have devices such as keyboard and mouse.
Connectivity is almost as important as the development of computer components. Would you agree? How is this present in the development of technology today?
Peripherals can send and receive data much faster due to interface advancements for instance usb advancements as some peripherals that connect to usb can now operate at over 4gb per second e.g phone devices connecting through usb cables are recognised by the computer at a faster rates due to the development of usb connectivity.