What is a peripheral?

A peripheral is a device that is connected to a computer but is not an essential part of the computer's core functionality. Peripherals can include devices such as printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, monitors, and external storage devices. These devices allow users to interact with and expand the capabilities of their computer.

A peripheral or peripheral device is a computer component that is connected to a computer system but is not part of the computer's central processing unit (CPU) or main memory. Peripherals are used to input, output, or store data and instructions.

Examples of peripherals include keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, digital cameras, external hard drives, and USB flash drives.