Ports and connectors are not always the first thing you think about when buying a computer, but it's good to know your options and more about the different types of computer ports and their functions.

One of the most significant elements of a modern computer is the graphics card. The graphics card varies significantly -- from basic models barely capable of rendering advanced graphic elements in ...

Brown slot located nearest to the processor on most motherboards. AGP ports are used exclusivly for graphics cards and are set back and keyed differently so that other expansion cards will not fit in ...

(1) A socket on the back of a computer for connecting a monitor. See video port. (2) Also called "GrafPort," it is a Mac graphics structure that defines all the characteristics of a graphics window.