Computer Hardware

Computer hardware refers to the physical components of a computer such as the monitor, keyboard, motherboard, etc. All of these physical components can be touched unlike software.

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External Hardware

• External hardware includes items such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, printer, SD card, and external storage devices.

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External Hardware

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Internal hardware

• Internal hardware is comprised of the internal components of a computer such as the motherboard, processor, CPU, graphics card, and more.

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Software

• Computer software are the programs and data used to direct the operation of the computer.

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System software

• System software operates computer hardware and provides the platform for running application software. Operating systems, servers, and printer drivers are all examples of system software.

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Programming Software

• Programming software include tools in the form of programs or applications that software developers use to create, debug, maintain, or otherwise support other programs and applications.

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Application Software

• Application software are programs that help in computers in processing data jobs from internet browsing to word processing.

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