What Is Input Devices?
An input device is a piece of hardware used to provide data to a computer used for interaction and control. It allows input of raw data to the computer for processing. Here’s a list of some input devices used in computers and other computing devices: Keyboard – one of the primary input devices used to input data and commands. It has function keys, control keys, arrow keys, keypad and the keyboard itself with the letters, numbers and commands. Keyboards are connected to the computer through USB or Bluetooth. A laptop keyboard is more compact than a desktop keyboard to make the laptop smaller and lighter. Smartphones and tablets use on-screen keyboard to input messages and select commands. Mouse – an input device used to control the cursor and coordinates. It can be wired or wireless. It allows the user to do the following: Move the mouse cursor Select Scroll Open or execute a program Drag-and-drop Hover Perform other function...