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peripheral

Also known as peripheral device, computer peripheral, electronic peripheral, peripherals, computer peripherals

thumb|A computer keyboard and mouse, a common type of computer peripheral A peripheral device, or simply peripheral, is an auxiliary hardware device that a computer uses to transfer information externally. A peripheral is a hardware component that is accessible to and controlled by a computer but is not a core component of the computer. It can communicate with a computer through wired or wireless connections. Many modern electronic devices, such as Internet-enabled digital watches, video game consoles, smartphones, and tablet computers, have interfaces for use as a peripheral.

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A peripheral is an auxiliary hardware device that connects to a computer to help it send information outside or receive input from the user, such as a keyboard, mouse, or printer. Peripherals matter because they extend what a computer can do—allowing you to interact with it and access its data—even though they aren't essential core components of the computer itself.

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The SIP protocol update: Eight strategies, incorporating Rapid Peripheral Vein Assessment (RaPeVA), to minimize complications associated with peripherally inserted central catheter insertion.The journal of vascular access · 2024Brescia F, Pittiruti M, Spencer TR et al.DOI: 10.1177/11297298221099838
Peripheral opioid receptor agonists for analgesia: a comprehensive review.ReviewJournal of opioid management · 2011Vadivelu N, Mitra S, Hines RLDOI: 10.5055/jom.2011.0049
Peripheral tumor and tumor-like neurogenic lesions.ReviewEuropean journal of radiology · 2013Abreu E, Aubert S, Wavreille G et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.04.036
Postoperative peripheral neuropathies associated with patient positioning during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP): A systematic review of the literature.The Prostate · 2021Cornelius J, Mudlagk J, Afferi L et al.DOI: 10.1002/pros.24121
The Peripheral Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 (CB(1)) as a Molecular Target for Modulating Body Weight in Man.ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021O'Sullivan SE, Yates AS, Porter RKDOI: 10.3390/molecules26206178
The Use of Mirror Therapy in Peripheral Seventh Nerve Palsy: A Systematic Review.ReviewBrain sciences · 2024Castaldo M, Sellitto G, Ruotolo I et al.DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14060530
[Research progress on neural mechanism of peripheral inflammation in Parkinson's disease].ReviewSheng li xue bao : [Acta physiologica Sinica] · 2019Liu YT, Sun MH, Cai CW et al.
Contributions of peripheral, spinal, and supraspinal actions to analgesia.ReviewEuropean journal of pharmacology · 2014Sawynok J, Liu JDOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.04.006

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Input device
Output device
Storage device
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Mouses and keyboards became the standard for computer peripheral input devices in the 1970s, while memory storage devices continued to be developed in new ways. Output devices, such as monitors, began as cathode rays, before switching to LCD monitors in the 1980s.