Computer Hardware
Computer hardware refers to the physical parts or components of a computer. Computer hardware is the collection of all the parts you can physically touch.
Input Devices
An input device is a hardware used to send data to the computer. Input Devices include:
An input device is a hardware used to send data to the computer. Input Devices include:
- Mouse: used to to point and click on the monitor.
- Keyboard; used to type text onto the monitor screen.
- Microphone: used to speak and record voice into the the computer.
- Scanner: used to scan pictures and documents into the computer.
Output Devices
A hardware device that receives or displays output from a computer. Output devices include:
A hardware device that receives or displays output from a computer. Output devices include:
- Speaker: A device that converts analog audio signals into equivalent air vibrations in order to output sound.
- Printer: Used to print out images and documents sent from any device.
- Sound card: A sound card is a component which allows to playback and record sound.
- Video Card: A component that is used to make the computer run faster and allow images to show on screen faster.
- Monitor: displays images, documents and text.
Processing Devices
Processing devices in a computer are responsible for controlling the storage and of information. Processing devices include:
Processing devices in a computer are responsible for controlling the storage and of information. Processing devices include:
- Motherboard: It’s the main circuit board inside a computer and every computer needs it to work.
- RAM: Used to store memory and be able to red it and change it.
- CPU: The component of a computer where all processing happens.
- Hard Drive: Used to store digital information.
- CD or DVD Drive: Used to install software onto the computer.
- Modem: A modem is used to forward data across the network to and from your computer.
Input and Output Devices
Devices that input data as well as output data from a computer. These devices include:
Devices that input data as well as output data from a computer. These devices include:
- USB Ports: A device that supports the connection on any input device like a keyboard.
- Parallel Port: Used to connect a printer to a computer since it had multiple lanes to move along in.
Power Devices
- Power Supply: A power supply unit (that converts AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer.