[Jason Springer]

Input devices connect the user’s interactions with the software, while output devices allow the user to hear or see the result of their input. Common input devices that people are using nowadays include keyboards, mice, microphones, biometric devices, webcams, and NFC readers. These devices allow the user to send signals or data to the computer or device for different purposes including signing into a device, paying for a product, or gaming. On the other hand, some common output devices include speakers that output sounds, monitors that output a display, and printers that output files or documents. Some devices have both input and output signals such as touchscreens, smart TVs, and KVM switches. I’ve used both touchscreens and smart TVs recently in my daily life with my phone and TV which take in both what’s being pressed on the screen and produce displays based on the user’s input.