memory card, like SD or Memory Stick
Yes, some routers allow sharing USB storage over network without connecting the storage to a computer. You connect USB storage directly to the router and using router's setting you can setup permissions and access list for your storage.
You can connect a guitar to a PC without using an interface by using a 1/4 inch to 3.5mm adapter cable to plug the guitar directly into the computer's microphone or line-in port.
A laptop IS a computer. They can certainly be used for most applications without being connected to anything. Many have wireless capability and can connect to the internet without being directly connected to anything else, but they are connected, it's just wireless.
You can get a cable for your camera which would connect to a computer USB port.
You can connect to a wireless router and use the App Store app to browse and download applications directly to your iPod Touch via the Wi-Fi connection without connecting to your computer.
Most computers don't like it so much if you try to connect them together directly with an Ethernet cable. Your best bet is to purchase a router and connect both computers to that. Wait, without cables? If they both have wireless capability, you can create an ad-hoc network between the two. Otherwise, good luck trying to connect them.
To retrieve photos from a camera without a memory card, you can connect the camera to a computer using a USB cable and transfer the photos directly from the camera's internal memory.
If you want to connect a computer directly to another computer without using a switch, you typically use a crossover Ethernet cable. This type of cable allows the transmit and receive signals to be crossed over, enabling direct communication between the two devices. Alternatively, modern Ethernet interfaces can automatically adjust, allowing the use of a standard straight-through cable in some cases.
Devices that are not directly installed on your computer are typically referred to as external devices or peripherals. These can include items such as printers, external hard drives, keyboards, and mice, which connect to the computer via ports like USB, HDMI, or Bluetooth. They enhance functionality and allow users to interact with the computer without being physically integrated into it.
Primary storage refers to the main memory of a computer, such as RAM, which is fast but temporary and volatile, meaning it loses data when power is off. Secondary storage, like hard drives and SSDs, is non-volatile and provides long-term data storage, retaining information even without power. Offline storage refers to any storage that is not directly accessible by the computer's operating system, such as external hard drives, USB drives, or magnetic tapes, which can be disconnected and used for backup or transfer purposes. In summary, primary storage is fast and temporary, secondary storage is slower but permanent, and offline storage is external and not directly connected to the system.
Yes, any wireless router can be used with the iPad without a computer.
A camera printer combination is when the package consists of both a printer and a camera that can connect directly together for simple printing service without the need for a computer.