More computer peripherals
Printer
Show description|Hide description A printer allows you to print out documents from your computer. You will need a cable to connect your printer to your laptop or a desktop. Some computers and printers can connect using Wi-Fi.
Show description|Hide descriptionTwo desktop computers with printers beside them.
Microphone
Show description|Hide description A microphone enables you to record sound onto your computer or use voice-activated software. An external microphone usually has better sound quality than the microphone inside your computer. You can also use a microphone attached to a headset with headphones.
Show description|Hide descriptionA woman wearing a microphone attached to a headset with headphones.
Memory stick
Show description|Hide descriptionA memory stick with USB printed on its side.
A memory stick is also called a USB stick, a pen drive or a thumb drive. It can store digital images and documents. You can use it to move these from one computer to another.
Note: the appearance of computer hardware can vary hugely. As technologies change, the same terminology can be used to apply to devices that may look very different to the ones shown here.
Mobile phones
Show description|Hide description Other peripherals include digital cameras and MP3 players. However, mobile phones now have built-in cameras and music players. Mobile phones are very portable but need to be charged every day. You can plug them into a power source, including your computer. You can also move information, such as photos, from your phone to your computer using the same cable as you charge it with.
Smartphones are mobile phones connected to the internet so you can access:
Social networks.
Various applications (usually shortened to apps and downloaded through Apple’s App Store or Google Play).
Mobile banking and shopping.
Talk and text applications.
Video chats.
