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Are firewire ports the most popular ports used to connect peripherals to a computer?
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∙ 13y ago
It depends what you mean by popular and who you are asking. The most commonly used connector is the USB port. If someone recorded a lot of video on a camera with a FireWire connection then the FireWire port would be quite popular with them.
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FireWire ports are the most popular port used for connecting peripherals to a computer?
No. USB is most popular.
When transferring files from your computer to a portable media player most newer pumps use what port or a FireWire port?
Most these days will use some kind of USB Interface to connect to a computer for data sharing. Firewire was popular in the the past but has faded from use in recent years.
What are some peripherals?
That's not a very specific question, but some popular computer related peripherals include: Keyboard Mouse Microphone Webcam Gaming controllers Headsets
What port has become the most popular way to connect devices to a computer?
A usb
Is firewire card still usable today 2008?
Yes. While not as popular as USB, firewire is still definitely used today. Today, firewire is the dominant way of transferring digital video from a camera to a PC. Update: Yes if you have a free compatible expansion slot (e.g. PCI), your Firewire or 1394 card will still be usable. I recently added a my old PCI Firewire card to one of the new machines. These are used primarily for Video capture/transfer or even for some external HDD or DVD drives which have a Firewire interface. - Neeraj Sharma
What is a GSM modem?
GSM is the world's most popular standard for mobile telephony systems. GSM modem connect your computer to that. Allow computer to make cellphone call. And required sim.
What peripherals will you have to change or replace when you convert from a PC to a Mac?
Most peripherals will work with both a Windows system and a Mac system. Mac OS X has built in support for most popular printers, scanners, cameras etc. Most name manufacturers provide Mac software for their peripherals if there is no built in support.
What is that cord that you can watch a video on the computer and watch it on your tv called and where can you get it?
If you are talking about watching a video on your computer then by connecting your computer to a television you can play then on this. Depending on your computer: VGA Cord (Depends if your computer has a VGA port) HDMI Cord (Depends if you computer has a HDMI port) These are the most popular ways to connect.
Where can you purchase firewire 800 cable?
If one is interested in purchasing a firewire 800 cable it is recommended to check out popular stores that carry these type of items like Best Buy or Wal Mart. These stores typically have these in stock, but if they don't, it is recommended to purchase it off of Amazon.
Is computer programming popular?
Yes. Very popular.
Why USB so popular?
It is a standardized interface, meaning you don't need separate connectors for every type of device you may want to connect. It is cheap and easy to manufacture, has no pins to break, and can be safely plugged in and removed without risk of an electrical short.
Why do you think it is easier for apple to proivde compatibility between hardware and the operating system than it is for microsolft or Linux?
Microsoft and Linux must contend with a wide range of peripherals. They must also try to support older peripherals as they release new versions of their software. Apple releases software that is purposely designed to work with only a few of the most popular peripherals. They make the specs available to the manufactures who then make peripherals that will work properly with the Apple computer. It is easier to make products that are focused on a specific market segment than to make a variety of products designed to work on a variety of computers. Manufacturers who make products for Apple computers can put an Apple icon on them and the customer will be assured that it will work. Putting a Windows icon on a product will not assure anyone that it will work on their specific set-up.
