Computer Ports

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Computer Ports

• An Informative Guide

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PS/2 Port

• Used to connect Mice and Keyboards to the computer

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KB-AT Port

• Used to connect older style Keyboards to the
  computer

4
Serial Port

• Used to connect older Mice to the computer
• Also used for Network connections and for
  connecting devices such as Digital Cameras or
  PALM HostSyncs

5
RGB Display Port

• Used to the Monitor to the computer
• (RGB stands for Red/Green/Blue)

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Auxillary Port

• Used to connect Joysticks, Game Controllers, and
  MIDIs (Musical Instrument Data Interface) to the
  computer

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Parallel Port

• Used to connect Printers and Scanners to the
  computer

8
USB Port

• Universal Serial Bus
• Used to connect any type of device to the
  computer - Printer, Scanner, Mouse, Keyboard, MP3
  Player,.

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Twin Pair Ethernet Port

• Used for Network Connections

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Coaxial Ethernet Port

• Used for coaxial cable Network Connections

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A/V Port

• (Audio/Video Port)
• Used to connect Speakers, Microphones, and
  Headphones to the computer