1. Computer hardware consists of physical parts like the CPU, memory, motherboard, storage devices, ports and connectors that allow the computer to function.
2. Software includes operating systems, utility programs, and applications that provide instructions to the hardware and allow users to perform tasks.
3. There are many types of hardware components that work together, such as input devices like keyboards and mice, internal components like CPUs and memory, and output devices like monitors and printers.
1. Computer hardware consists of physical parts like the CPU, memory, motherboard, storage devices, ports and connectors that allow the computer to function.
2. Software includes operating systems, utility programs, and applications that provide instructions to the hardware and allow users to perform tasks.
3. There are many types of hardware components that work together, such as input devices like keyboards and mice, internal components like CPUs and memory, and output devices like monitors and printers.
1. Computer hardware consists of physical parts like the CPU, memory, motherboard, storage devices, ports and connectors that allow the computer to function.
2. Software includes operating systems, utility programs, and applications that provide instructions to the hardware and allow users to perform tasks.
3. There are many types of hardware components that work together, such as input devices like keyboards and mice, internal components like CPUs and memory, and output devices like monitors and printers.
1. Computer hardware consists of physical parts like the CPU, memory, motherboard, storage devices, ports and connectors that allow the computer to function.
2. Software includes operating systems, utility programs, and applications that provide instructions to the hardware and allow users to perform tasks.
3. There are many types of hardware components that work together, such as input devices like keyboards and mice, internal components like CPUs and memory, and output devices like monitors and printers.
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Computer Hardware & Software
Hardware Software All types of computers consist of two basic parts: 1. Software is a set of instructions or programs that tells the hardware on what to do. 2. Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure. There are several types of Software: 1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE is an operating system designed to operate and control the computer hardware and to provide a platform for running application. a) Operating System (OS) is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. Examples: Windows (Microsoft), MacOS (Apple), Ubuntu (Linux), Android (Google) and iOS (Apple). Examples of Operating System: b) Utility Software is a program that performs maintenance task for the computer. Examples: Application Launchers, Compression Utilities, Disk Defragmenters, Registry Cleaners, Virus Scanners, Screensavers, etc. c) Device Driver is a program that allows a particular hardware device to work & communicate with the computer system. Examples: Printer driver, Webcam driver, Video card driver, Sound card driver, etc. 2. APPLICATION SOFTWARE is a software that causes a computer to perform useful tasks.
Examples of Application Software:
COMPUTER HARDWARE 1.CPU (Central Processing Unit), the brain of the computer. It is contained inside a small chip called the microprocessor. The CPU processes all the basic & complex instructions given to it. 2. MOTHERBOARD is the main base of the computer hardware system. All parts, components and devices connect to the motherboard. 3. Memory is where data and programs are placed for execution by the CPU. 2 KINDS OF MEMORY 1. RAM (Random Access Memory) is a Volatile type of storage or Temporary Storage (short-term storage). The information in the RAM are lost when power is turned off. 2. ROM(Read Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory used in computers. ROM information cannot be changed even when power is off. 4. Hard disk (also called HDD, Hard Disk Drive). It contains the operating system of the computer, software application and all files. 5. Floppy Disk drive is a device that reads or writes data on a floppy disk or diskette. 6. OPTICAL Drive is a device that reads or writes data, or both, on a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. 7. Video Card is a computer component whose main function is to generate video and images to a display such as the monitor. 8. Sound card is a peripheral device that attaches to the PCI slot on a motherboard to enable the computer to input, process, and deliver sound. 9. LAN(Local Area Network) card or Network card is an expansion card that enables you to connect two or more computers in a network. 10. Modem (Modulator-Demodulator) is a communication device that allows the computer to receive and send data.
(Internal (external modem) modem) 11. Power Supply- the CPU, motherboard, hard disk and other components inside the system unit get their power source from the power supply. 12. CMOS (Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) It stores the date, calendar, current time and password of the computer. It is powered by batteries so that even when the computer is off information inside it remains. 13. System Unit (also called System box, case or tower) contains some of the most important pieces of hardware of a computer.
(front view) (back view)
14. Mouse is a pointing device used to choose and open programs and data files.
mouse
mouse pad 15. Keyboard is used to type data into the computer. It is one way of telling the computer on what to do. 16. Monitor is a visual display device to present output information in the form of text, graphics or video on the screen. 3 KINDS OF MONITOR 1. CRT (Cathode Ray tube) is basically a vacuum tube with an electron gun and a fluorescent screen. It is the oldest type of monitor.
CRT Monitor 2. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is a kind of monitor that is thin and flat, with low power and low radiation and less space occupied.
LCD Monitor 3. LED (Light Emitting Diode) A display and lighting technology used in almost every electrical and electronic product on the market, from a tiny on/off light to digital readouts, flashlights, traffic lights and perimeter lighting. 17. Printer is an output device that produces a permanent copy on paper of information.
Inkjet printer laser printer
18. Scanner is a computer input that scans and copies the images and text on a piece of paper and then converts them into digital signal that the computer can store and process. 19. AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) is an electrical regulator designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level. 20. UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a device that allows your computer to keep running for at least a short time when the primary power source is lost. 21. Computer Speaker is a hardware component that emits sound from the computer. 22. Wireless Router is a computer networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, creating an overlay internetwork. 23. Switch Hub or Network Hub is a computer networking device that links network segments or network devices. 24. Projector is an optical device that projects an image (or moving images) onto a surface, commonly a projection screen.
