Connection

Connector sign Exclusive by Saif

 

A term used describe the physical location of where another peripheral is connected to the computer. For example, your monitor, mouse, and keyboard all must connect to a computer before they will be able to work. Below is a picture of the back of a standard desktop computer and each of its connections. Although your desktop computer's layout may be different, this diagram will give you a better understanding of where everything connects.

Below are related dictionary definitions for each of the connections shown above and some related terms. Clicking on each of the below links will allow you to get more information about these connections as well as related information.