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Computer Ports are where you plug in your peripheral devices into the computer so data can be exchanged between them and the operating system (exp. printers, scanners, mouse, keyboards, etc.). There are up to 11 different ports that can be on your computer that give information to and from your computer.

DB-9 Serial Port is a two row 9 pin port that connects devices such as a mouse, external modem, or a CGA/EGA monitor (CRT less common). This port sends data one bit at a time or connects modems to the computer, and is faster than the Parallel port.

DB-25 Parallel Port is a two row 25 pin male & female port that connects your printer. This port sends data in groups of bits and is slower than the Serial port mentioned above.

DB-15 (two rows) Port is a two row 15 pin port that connects your Joysticks or MIDI device; another name for this port is a game port.

High Density DB-15 (three rows) Port is a three row 15 pin port that connects your VGA/SVGA monitor (LCD).

DVI (Digital Video Interface) Video Port is a port where you plug in your digital monitor; also known as a projector.

6-pin Mini-DIN is a circular port where you connect your PS/2- style keyboard or mouse. The purple connector is for the keyboard, and the green connector is for the mouse.

TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) is a port that connects your speakers and your microphone. The three common color codes are: Red (pink) is for Mic In, Blue is for Line In (computer to TV), and Green is for Line Out (TV to computer).

RJ (Registered Jack)-11 (four wires) is a port that transfers your voice/audio through an Internal modem or a telephone line.

RJ (Registered Jack)-45 (eight wires) is a port that transfers data through an Ethernet network. It also connects to a DSL/cable modem or network.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type A is the most common port to connect your input/output devices to your computer to transfer data quickly, such as Scanners, MP3 players, PDA’s, Cameras, etc.

Firewire 6-pin is a port that you can connect your Video Cameras (most common), repeaters, and digital cameras to transfer data. There are two speeds: Firewire 400 & 800 Mbps. The 800 Mbps is the fastest one.