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Input and output devices
Devices that transfer data to or from the computer.
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Dvorak
Computer; Input and output devices
A keyboard meant to replace the QWERTY layout because the QWERTY layout forced people to type with awkward hand and finger motions; however, with the popularity of QWERTY this has failed.
Qwerty
Computer; Input and output devices
The absolute most common method of input these days. Even with its flaws – left-handedness for several English words compared to right-handedness – there are no real flaws and it is widely ...
Azerty
Computer; Input and output devices
Another layout for the Latin characters for a typing interface, modeled on the QWERTY but with differences to accommodate different spellings and grammar – in this case for French.
Fitaly
Computer; Input and output devices
A typing interface designed for styli or touch on touchscreens. It looks more "square" than traditional two handed layouts to allow easier access for all the letters from the perspective of a ...
optic fiber
Computer; Input and output devices
This is made of a glass fiber. It handles pulses of light that act as data. Some benefits of optical fibers over metal wires are very gentle transmission loss and immunity from electrical ...
Repeater
Computer; Input and output devices
This is an electronic device that acquires a network signal, removed unwanted noise, and restores it. The network signal is retransmitted at a stronger level of power, or to the other area of an ...
network bridge
Computer; Input and output devices
This is a device that sends and filters OSI layer 2 datagram into ports based on the MAC addresses. A switch is distinct from a hub in that it just forwards the frames to the physical ports ...
