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The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other
The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer, or other parallel device, including
DEFINITION: ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) is a
Use the serial port to connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other serial device.
The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer, such as a keyboard, pointing device, printer, or monitor.
DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a
The USB standard allows you to install and remove USB devices while the computer is on. Switching devices without turning off the computer is called “hot swapping.”