Computer Peripherals
38 entries in the Computer Peripherals compendium.
PeripheralAuxiliary hardware device that transfers information to or from a computer.Adapter (computing)A device or software linking incompatible components for data transmission.Audio headsetA hands-free combination of headphone and microphone for communication.Chinese language cardExpansion card that offloaded Chinese font rendering from RAM.Computer speakersExternal amplified speakers for computers, often with USB or Bluetooth connectivity.Device BayA late-1990s standard for hot-swappable PC peripherals.Dial boxA peripheral for direct 3D manipulation via jog wheels.Digital penA digital pen converts handwritten analog input into digital data.Display Control ChannelDedicated video channel for KVM switch on-screen display.Docking stationA device that simplifies connecting peripherals to a mobile computer.DongleA small hardware device that adds functionality or enables pass-through to a computer.Drive bayStandardized bays for adding drives and accessories to computers.Expansion cardA printed circuit board adding functionality via an expansion slot.FaxTelephonic transmission of scanned documents to a remote printer.FlashPathAdapter enabling memory card use in a 3.5-inch floppy drive.GameSharkA popular cheat device for home and handheld consoles.Hardware random number generatorDevice generating random numbers from physical entropy sources.HeliodisplayA free-space display that projects images onto atomized air particles.Input–output memory management unitMaps device-visible addresses to physical memory and provides protection.JoystickA pivoting stick that reports direction to control aircraft, games, and machines.Kodak KomstarLaser-based dry-processing COM system for IBM mainframes.KVM SplitterA device enabling multiple users to control one computer consecutively.KVM switchA hardware device for controlling multiple computers from one console.Laptop charging trolleyMobile steel trolleys for charging and securing multiple laptops.Legacy Plug and PlayA set of standards for automatic device configuration on ISA-based systems.Logitech G25A high-end sim racing wheel with metal pedals and force feedback.Logitech G29A force feedback racing wheel for PlayStation and PC.Logitech PowerPlayWireless mouse charging pad using electromagnetic energy transfer.MIDI controllerAn input device that sends MIDI data to external sound sources.MonomeMinimalist grid-based MIDI controller with no fixed function.Multi-I/O cardAn expansion card combining multiple I/O controllers into one slot.Nokia OZONokia's spatial audio technology suite for capture, playback, and communication.Open Core ProtocolAn openly licensed, configurable on-chip interconnect protocol.PhotocopierA machine that copies documents using xerography or other technologies.PlayStation VR2Sony's second-generation VR headset for PlayStation 5 and PC.Plug and playAutomatic hardware configuration without user intervention.Port expanderA device that splits one port into multiple connections.POST cardA diagnostic card that displays POST codes to troubleshoot startup failures.
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