ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Androgynous Peripheral Attach System

Okay kiddo, so imagine your computer or tablet as a big central machine that does all the important work, and it needs to connect to other smaller machines or devices to do different things like printing or playing music. This connection system is called the peripheral attachment system.

Now, the androgynous part means that it doesn't matter if the smaller machine or device is designed to look more like a boy or a girl, it can still connect and work with the central machine without any problems. It's like how you can play with any kind of toy, whether it's meant for boys or girls, and it doesn't change how you play or enjoy it.

So, an androgynous peripheral attach system is kind of like saying that no matter what type of device you have, it can still connect and work with the main machine in an easy and equal way. It means not having to worry about whether something is a "boy" or "girl" device, just that it can do its job and be helpful. Pretty cool, huh?