What is another word for peripheral equipment?
Pronunciation: [pəɹˈɪfəɹə͡l ɪkwˈɪpmənt] (IPA) 
Peripheral equipment, also known as auxiliary or external equipment, refers to the devices and equipment that support the main computer system. These devices are essential to the functioning of the computer, and include input devices such as keyboards, mice, and scanners, output devices such as printers and monitors, and storage devices such as external hard drives and USB drives. Additionally, peripherals can also include networking equipment such as routers and modems, and multimedia devices such as speakers and microphones. Other synonyms for peripheral equipment include accessory devices, add-ons, attachments, and external hardware. All of these terms are used interchangeably to describe any device that connects to a computer to provide added functionality and support.
