chapter 10
Essential Peripherals
“The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a ‘mouse.’ There is no evidence that people want to use these things. I don’t want one of these newfangled devices.”
—JOHN C. DVORAK, CIRCA 1984
In this chapter, you will learn how to
■ Explain how to support multipurpose connectors
■ Identify and install standard peripherals on a computer
■ Identify and install common removable storage devices and their media
Modern computing devices sport a variety of peripherals—stuff you plug into the system unit—that extend and enhance their capabilities. This chapter looks at common ports first, then turns ...
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