Connectors, Plugs and Sockets

Connector refers to the parts that plug into and out of devices. They are used to connect monitors to laptops, mice to keyboards, as well as external storage devices to computers.

From plugs to sockets, our connectors, plugs and sockets dictionary offers a glossary of terms you should know.

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