Peripherals
Keyboards
Mice
Pads
Headphones
Speakers
Webcams
Microphones
Routers
External drives
USB drives
Memory cards
WiFi adapters
Bluetooth adapters
Network cards
Switches
Powerline adapters
Access point
IP cameras
UPS
Power strips
Capture cards
Useful when choosing
Peripherals are the devices you actually work with on the computer – keyboard, mouse, headphones, camera, but also the network, power supply, and places where you store your files. Here are all these groups collected so you can quickly find what you need for home, office, or streaming.
How to choose
- Input and sound. Keyboards, mice, and headphones are the parts you hold in your hands and on your head every day. Here, comfort and ergonomics are more important than any specifications on paper.
- Data storage. External drives, USB flash drives, and memory cards serve for transport and archiving. Choose them based on capacity, speed, and whether you will carry them in your pocket or keep them on your desk.
- Network. Routers, switches, access points, and adapters determine how stable the internet is in each room. The new Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 standards provide more speed with many devices.
- Power supply and protection. UPS devices and quality power strips protect equipment during power outages and surges.
- Streaming and video. Webcams, microphones, and capture cards are the foundation for video calls, recording, and live streaming.
What to watch out for
- Check what ports your computer has – USB-A, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack – and whether the device connects to them without an adapter.
- For wireless devices, check if they work with a USB receiver, Bluetooth, or both.
- Network equipment must support the same Wi-Fi standard as your devices to achieve full speed.
- For important data, always keep at least one copy on a separate medium.
- Devices that stay on 24/7 – router, switch, NAS – should ideally go through a UPS or power strip with surge protection.
- If you are buying for an office, choose models from the same brand – this way, software and spare parts are easier to maintain.
Compatibility
Most peripherals work immediately after connecting to Windows, macOS, and Linux, without separate drivers. Specialized manufacturer software is mainly needed for button, lighting, or sound configuration. If you are building a complete computer, start from the configurator, and then add peripherals according to how you will use it.