A computer device, such as a CD-ROM drive or printer, that is not part of the essential computer, i.e., the memory and microprocessor. Peripheral devices can be external -- such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner -- or internal, such as a CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem. Internal peripheral devices are often referred to as integrated peripherals.
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Peripheral devices are anything connected to the main computer unit. These include monitors, keyboards, mouses, printers, external drives, and more.
It does not include the power cord.
The most important peripherals are the keyboard, the monitor, the mouse that you use to connect and move around your desktop, the printer/scanner respectively, and the speakers.
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A workstation is a computer connected to a server.The IT GUY
As a noun, a peripheral means a piece of equipment that is connected to a computer but is not an essential part of it. An example of this would be a printer or a speaker.
Peripherals are devices which are connected to the central processing unit by the various ports.
A PSU in a system unit is the power supply unit. It provides well-regulated power for the computer and its peripherals.