– A piece of computer hardware, typically optional and connected externally, that is added to a computer.

Auxiliary computer hardware equipment used for input, output and data storage. Scope Notes: Examples of peripherals include disk drives and printers.

The add-on hardware devices used in conjunction with a computer, printer, display screen, disk drives, etc.

such as plotters and printers. Popular operating systems include DOS, VM and MVS (or IBM mainframes), VMS (for DEC machines), UNIX (including proprietary variations such as AIX, Ultrix, and UNICOS), OS/2, and Apple OS. Paneling

All those parts of the computer that are added on or plugged in. Modem, monitor, keyboard, printer, scanner, speakers, mouse and digital cameras are all peripherals. When taking a computer for service [..]

  Pieces of hardware attached to a computer rather than built into the machine itself. The term includes Printers, Scanners, Hard Drive Units, Portable drives, and other items which can be plugged into a port. *** The Information Security Glossary ***

are devices that attach to a computer and transfer information into or out of the computer. Examples are scanners, digital cameras and printers.

Various units or machines that operate in combination or in conjunction with a computer but are not physically part of it. Peripheral devices typically display computer data, store data from the compu [..]

A peripheral is a piece of computer hardware that is added to a host computer or a device that is hooked up externally to a computer via a port such as a USB port. Typical examples include joysticks, printers and scanners, mice and keyboards.

peripheral|lang=en