Peripheral devices expand the functionality of computers and include input and output devices. Some examples are:
- A light pen allows a user to point at and draw on a display screen like a touchscreen but with greater accuracy.
- A cooling pad helps reduce the operating temperature of laptops to protect them from overheating.
- An image scanner optically scans images, text, and objects and converts them to digital files.
- Memory cards store digital data and are commonly used in portable electronic devices like cameras, phones, and laptops.