What are the inputs and outputs of a computer?

What is the difference between input and output devices of a computer?

It is something that every computer user should know, as it will be of great importance when deciding the best device to use.

These are just my thoughts on this matter, of course you should read the manual and do your own research to get an actual answer. This article is not about how to decide which input device to use.

Table of Contents. Input Devices. An input device is a piece of hardware, located either on a computer screen or on a separate peripheral, used to enter text, point and click, or otherwise select a desired function. It allows you to use the computer to its full potential. Not all computers have built-in input devices, and these input devices can include mice, keyboards, touchpads, trackballs, joysticks, and gamepads. For the purposes of this discussion, I will only be focusing on mice.

You need to think about whether the input device you are considering is going to be directly attached to the computer screen, or would be detachable and go in a docking station or similar. Many manufacturers have products available with a docking station, so you would not always have to connect the mouse by itself. This is a good feature as it means you can move it around the room, without losing use of the mouse. I personally use a mouse that has a dockable feature as it is easy to move the mouse without having to remove it. It also means I can move the mouse around my home without having to move it when I go for a walk. This is quite a big advantage of using a mouse that has a dockable feature. There are other types of input devices, such as joysticks and trackballs, that would also have this feature, although you could use them standalone.

The Input Device. Before buying your mouse or keyboard, it is a good idea to understand a little more about what it is. The input device, or input device module as it is sometimes called, is an extension of the motherboard of your computer. It has ports, which can be seen on the bottom of the mouse or keyboard, through which all data is transferred. In order for the input device to be compatible with your computer, the manufacturers have to go through the process of testing and certifying it. To do this they install software on the computer that sends signals to the input device and tests if it works correctly.