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Examples of Peripherals

1. Headphones

Usage
It consists of a pair of small loud speakers, which can be held close to the ears. They can be connected to an audio-frequency source such as an amplifier or a CD player. It is an input device that consists of a stick that is pivoted on a base and indicates its direction to the device it controls. It is an input device, which derives its design from that of a typewriter. A keyboard consists of multiple keys laid out in a specific way. Each key acts as an electronic switch either producing a letter, number or symbol that is typed into a word processor or performing a certain computer operation.

Advantages
Recreation process and listening music with headphones is relaxing

Disadvantages
Can cause ear problems that might damage our ear or parts of it When we are listening to music while traveling or crossing the road we might not be aware of what is happening around us or accident might come along is that if its for a game, you can over swing it and have a hard time hitting whatever your shooting at for instance, and they can be pretty annoying to use

2. Joystick

Its better than a mouse with a ball because the mouse with a ball requires a course surface to spin the ball.

3.Keyboard

instead of using the mouse The frequent movement to move the cursor you can from keyboard to move and use the arrow key situated back could cause carpal on the keyboard to move tunnel syndrome. the cursor on the monitor keyboard are less expensive because it comes with every computer

Examples of Peripherals
4. Mouse

Usage
A computer mouse is a pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion. The motion of a mouse translates into the motion of a pointer on the computer display, enabling the user to control a graphical user interface. This peripheral device produces hard copies of electronic documents. It is attached to a computer by means of a peripheral cable or a USB cable. Printer is sometimes combined with a scanner that serves as a photocopier.

Advantages
Can be installed without any installation software

Disadvantages
They need a flat surface to be used, or else they won't function.

5. Printer

The primary advantage of a computer printer is convenience. Printing documents at home can save time and money compared to visiting a commercial printer or office supply store. It is also a good way to manage documents and paperwork by producing hard copies to use as backups or by printing documents or letters that need to be mailed out

The disadvantage of printers comes from the initial cost Having a printer connected to a computer is a way of encouraging waste

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