An input device is any hardware component that allows a user to enter data, signals, or commands into a computer system. It acts as the bridge between you and the machine, converting your physical actions or environmental stimuli into digital data the CPU can process. [1, 2, 3]
Common types and examples of input devices include:
Text and Data Entry:Keyboards (used for typing text and entering commands) and barcode scanners.Pointing and Navigation: Computer mice, trackballs, and touchpads.Visual and Image: Webcams, digital cameras, and document scanners.Audio: Microphones (for voice commands, dictation, and recording).Gaming and Specialized: Joysticks, game controllers, and graphics tablets with styluses.