Professor Hawking used an input device controlled by his cheek movements to choose the words he wanted to use. A special output device turned those words into electronic speech that people could hear.

Computer devices such as mice, printers, scanners and speakers are known as peripheral hardware. These peripherals are further split into two categories, input devices and output devices.

In prior Java 101 articles, I referred to the concepts of redirection, standard input device, and standard output device. To demonstrate inputting data, several examples called System.in.read() .

Learn how to rename Audio Input or Output devices like Speakers or Mic in Windows 11/10 via Settings or Control Panel. This can make switching between devices easy.