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Peripheral devices-equipment used with the computer but are not integral part of it
Examples of peripheral devices and their functions
-Keyboards-input data to a computer by pressing the keys on the keyboard
-Mouse-small lightweight device that display a mouse pointer on the screen
-Printers-they transfer characters from the printer to the paper
-Monitor-enables you see the information you are exchanging with the computer
-Trackball-a pointing device that is used as an alternative to a mouse.You roll the ball to position the ponter on the screen
Kalis answered the question on March 21, 2018 at 07:18
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