Computer and Networking Hardware Dictionary - K

Keyboard	Keyboard is the input device that enables user to enter data into a computer, control cursor and pointer locations, and to control the dialog with the computer.
Killer Micro	A killer micro is a microprocessor-based machine that infringes on mini, mainframe, or supercomputer performance turf. Often heard in "No one will survive the attack of the killer micros!", the battle cry of the downsizers. Used especially of RISC architectures.
KVM Switch: Keyboard, Video, Mouse Switch	Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) switch is a hardware device that enables a single keyboard, video monitor and mouse to control multiple computer. Although multiple computers are connected to the KVM, only one can be controlled at a time. Modern devices have also added the ability to share USB devices and speakers with multiple computers. KVM switches are popular among users who have upgraded their home PC systems and want to still use their old computers but do not want to invest in a second keyboard, monitor and mouse. KVM switches are also used by business to save money when one person uses more than one computer and in server farms where it is only necessary to periodically access each separate server in the farm one at a time.