1.

Central processing unit (CPU) and ability to run various applications

simultaneously.
The CPU is the primary control centre of the
computer, and it facilitates communication and 4. Video graphics array port
collaboration between different hardware and
software computer components. It is also usually A video graphic array (VGA) port is a connector
the most complex and valuable part of the entire usually present in desktops and other display
system because of its complicated design and devices. It is typically present on the side or
utility. Without the CPU, the other parts of a back of a monitor or display screen and helps
computer serve no function.. share the screen or visuals with another
machine. Special VGA cables may be required
2. Motherboard to facilitate this sharing. You may also require
the VGA port to connect a computer or laptop to
The motherboard acts as the central electrical a projector. The quality of visuals often depends
circuit by connecting different parts, distributing on the number of connectors in the port.
power as per energy requirement and delivering
information and instructions across the computer 5. Power supply
system. The motherboard processes the actual
exchange of information and data in a computer The power supply port provides electricity that
system and comprises the CPU, memory and activates the entire computer system. Usually,
secondary storage devices the power chord is present at the back of the
CPU or the PC tower and goes directly into the
3. Random access memory (RAM) electricity socket. Places with variable power
supplies may use a UPS or uninterrupted power
RAM is the memory space that houses supply unit to ensure that fluctuations do not
temporary data, processes, information and impact the computer's performance. Many
commands. When you launch a program or use modern personal computers have in-built UPS
an application, it uses the RAM to stay active units. Laptops operate on removable batteries
and work optimally. Different types of computers that require charging periodically. The life cycle
may use different RAMs. The higher the RAM in of laptop batteries is finite, and their
your computer, the more is its processing power performance decreases after a few years.
6. Cooling fan system. A mouse can be wired or wireless, has
left and right click-buttons and usually has a
A computer system or laptop uses electricity to small scrolling wheel to help users navigate a
operate and produces heat in the process. All long page..
CPUs and laptops have a cooling fan to circulate
air in the internal system and prevent 12. System software
overheating.
A computer has three crucial system software
7. Hard drive components. These software solutions act as an
interface between the hardware and other
Hard drives are the storage devices that save applications and enable you to use the computer
the file, information and programs. They are easily. These three crucial system software
usually magnetically coated discs that store all applications are:
this data digitally. Hard drives with high storage
can naturally save more data. You can also Operating system: the foundational software that
purchase external removable storage devices to runs the entire computer, its programs and
manage data more efficiently. Alternatively, you applications
can also move your data to cloud-based storage
services and save storage memory on your Language processor: the software that converts
system. Hard drives are susceptible to failure, all user instructions into a language that the
and backing up your drives regularly is a good computer can understand.

8. Display monitor Device drivers: device-specific software that

enables different devices, like a printer or
The display monitor of a computer is the screen mouse, to function.
where you can view different programs and
operate the system. The resolution and pixel
density of a monitor determines its sharpness 13. Application software
and quality. The performance of a monitor is
usually a top priority for all computer and laptop These are individual software applications that
users. provide specific functions and features. These
applications are usually third-party services and
9. Keyboard can be based on the computer system and
The computer keyword is an important piece of stored in the memory or have a cloud-based
hardware used to input text, characters and operation. Without application software, a
other important commands. The keyboard computer system would have very little utility.
contains keys for alphabets, numerals and Some popular examples include word
symbols, alongside having special keys for processing software, spreadsheet software,
specific purposes and commands. In many presentation software, database management
tablets and virtual PCs, the keyboard may also software, editing software and other multimedia
be virtual. software.

10. Printer 14. Utility software

The printer generates a copy of virtual text or These are optional but important software
images on paper using ink. For example, if you components of a computer that help improve its
make a text-based report on your computer, you performance, security or utility. These software
can print several copies of this document. Inkjet solutions help manage the computer's memory,
and laser printers are the two most commonly files and other applications. They also help
used printers customize the interface and desktop, alongside
making the computer system safer to use and
11. Computer mouse helping with the recovery process in case of a
system failure
The mouse in a computer is a small device that
controls the cursor and gives input to the