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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Display port | Replaces VGA and DVI and used for video devices. |
| DVI | The first widely used digital video standard for monitors and supports analog signals. |
| Thunderbolt | Developed as na offshoot of the DisplayPort technology for video devices. |
| eSATA | A connection for external storage devices (hard drives) to provide fast data transfers without having to translate data between the device and host computer. |
| FireWire | A high speed serial digital connection developed by Apple and replaced by Thunderbolt and used for laptops, desktops, digital video cameras |
| HDMI | A new standard used for home theater devices. |
| Parallel | Transfers data eight or more bits at a time over eight or more wires and used for printers; replaced by USB ports. |
| RJ-11 | Six position connector that uses one pair of wires, is smaller than RJ-45 connector and used for telephones. |
| S-video | Video technology as old as VGA, combines three color channels into one for older analog video cameras. |
| USB | Ubiquitous connector; draws power from the USB cable |
| VGA | Video standard that was supposed to be phased out in 2013 and replaced by DVI for monitors. |
| Laser printer | Uses a powder like substance that is fused by heat to the paper |
| Thermal printer | Requires a special type of paper |
| Inkjet printer | Most likely printer to be used in a home office |
| Impact printer | Printer with lowest cost per copy |
| Plasma | Monitor that can suffer from image burn-in from repeated long-term use |
| LED | Monitor that consumes less power but is currently more expensive |
| CRT | monitor that is larger, heavier, boxier than the more modern ones |
| OLED | Uses organic compounds that emit light when subjected to an electric current as the light source |
| LCD | Monitor that will auto center |