Technology that allows peripheral devices to be automatically recognized and configured upon connection, simplifying the process for users.
Plug-and-Play (PnP) is a standard way of configuring PC-compatible computer hardware automatically, developed by Microsoft and other companies. It allows the operating system to detect and install hardware automatically.
An in-depth exploration of USB (Universal Serial Bus), a prevalent and versatile interface for connecting computer peripherals and other electronic devices, which has largely supplanted parallel ports. Learn about its design, functionality, types, and applications.
A USB drive is a portable storage device small enough to be attached to a keychain. When plugged into a USB port, it is immediately recognized by the computer as an external drive. Also known as flash drive, jump drive, memory stick, and thumb drive, capacities range up to 8 GB.
