A peripheral device (hardware) that accepts output from the computer, such as a monitor or printer. Although hard drives, solid state drives (SSDs) and magnetic tape cartridges also receive output, ...

A peripheral device (hardware) that generates input for the computer such as a keyboard, scanner, mouse or digitizer tablet. Contrast with output device. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All ...

Your commands, ideas, demands and concepts form the data your system processes and stores. Without user input, a computer simply takes up desktop space and waits for directions, like a lost motorist ...