Types of Input Devices

Types of Input Devices

Computer input devices are accessories that control how a computer processes information. For instance, a mouse is an input device that controls the pointer and helps users interact with the windows on the screen. Input devices are the accessories that give the computer's central processing unit (CPU) data with which to work. The CPU processes the information and then displays results to the user. Without input devices, the computer would just display data without any interaction.

Mouse

The mouse is a basic input device of the computer. Mice were an enhancement to the keyboard, which is the main input device of a computer. Mice allow the user to click on a button or interact with the computer without using both hands for typing. It is also an integral part of a Windows machine. Although most Windows forms have alternate key functions, the use of a mouse is more intuitive for end-users.

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