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> "Jes Me" > wrote in message
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>> On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:08:30 -0700, "Cheri" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and
>>>keyboard.
>>>The
>>>computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type,
>>>but
>>>the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends.
>>>I
>>>have a tech coming from Best Buy on Tuesday to set it up for me and
>>>wonder
>>>what type if any
>>>adapters there are for this. I haven't seen those type of plugs since
>>>Win98.
>>>Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer tech savvy at all as you
>>>know.

>>
>> The round plugs are PS2 (old school).
>>
>> The flat ones are USB.
>> The computer SHOULD have USB ports you can use.
>>
>> There ARE adapters available, but you'd be better off using a USB
>> port.

>
> OK, thanks for that answer, it cleared up some things for me, the computer
> does have USB ports, but the silly video showed the round being
> highlighted. Again, thanks. I'm sure (hoping) the tech knows what to do.
>


Computers are dead easy to hook up. Most of your plug ins/ports should be
color coded. If USB, then plug into any USB port.

 
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