Computer Ports
The peripheral hardware mentioned above must attach to the computer so that it can transmit information from the user to the computer (or vice versa). There are a variety of ports present on a computer for these attachments. These ports have gradually changed over time as computers have changed to become faster and easier to work with. Ports also vary with the type of equipment that connects to the ports. A computer lab manager should become familiar with the most common ports (and their uses), as described below.