what is computer ports
A port is a point in which an external device can be connected to the computer using cables.
It is a slot on the motherboard in which a cable of external device is plugged in.
now we can discuss some types of ports:
Serial Port
• Used for modems and older computer mouse
• 9 pin, 25 pin model
• Data travels at 115 kilobits per second
Parallel Port
• Used for scanners and printers
• 25 pin model
PS/2 Port
• Used for old computer keyboard and mouse
Universal Serial Bus (or USB) Port
• It can connect all kinds of external USB devices
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• Data travels at 12 megabits per seconds.
VGA Port
• Connects monitor to a computer's video card.
• It has 15 holes.
Power Connector
• Three-pronged plug.
Firewire Port
• Connects camcorders and video equipment to the computer.
• Data travels at 400 to 800 megabits per seconds.
Modem Port
• Connects a PC's modem to the telephone network.
Ethernet Port
• Connects the network cable to a computer.
• Data travels at 10 megabits to 1000 megabits per seconds depending upon the network bandwidth.
Game Port
• Connect a joystick to a PC
Digital Video Interface,
DVI port
• Connects Flat panel LCD monitor to the computer's high-end video graphic cards.
Sockets
• connect the microphone and speakers to the sound card of the computer.