For Peripheral we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Cholesterol, Computer Hardware, Computer Technology, Data Recovery, Digital Imaging, Naturopathic, Photography, Prostate Cancer, Scanner, Storage Media and Technology.

Peripheral (Cholesterol)

Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located.
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Peripheral (Computer Hardware)

A peripheral (truncation of “peripheral device”) is any computer device that is not part of the essential computer (the processor, memory, and data paths) but is situated relatively close by. Some peripherals are mounted in the same case with the main part of the computer, as are the hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, and NIC. Other peripherals are outside the computer case, such as the printer and image scanner, attached by a wired or wireless connection.

Peripheral (Computer Technology)

Any device that is not part of the motherboard, aside from memory and the CPU. For example, video card, sound card, modem, hard drive.

Peripheral (Data Recovery)

A peripheral (pronounced peh-RIHF-uh-ruhl, a noun truncation of peripheral device), is any computer device that is not part of the essential computer (the processor, memory, and data paths) but is situated relatively close by.

Peripheral (Digital Imaging)

An accessory that expands a computer's capability.

Peripheral (Naturopathic)

At the edges, especially circulation or nerves. Peripheral functions are usually controlled and modified more by local conditions than systemic (central) controls.

Peripheral (Photography)

A term used to collectively describe computer accessories such as printers, modems, scanners, etc.

Peripheral (Prostate Cancer)

Outside the central region

Peripheral (Scanner)

Hardware that extends the capabilities of the computer, such as a printer, modem, or scanner.

Peripheral (Storage Media)

A device added to a system as a complement to the basic CPU, such as a disk drive, tape drive, or printer.

Peripheral (Technology)

In computing, a device, such as a disk drive, printer, modem, or joystick, that is connected to a computer and is controlled by the computer's microprocessor. Also called peripheral device. See also console.

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