Hardware and Software Devices

Hardware –
 the machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other
electronic system.
 Hardware refers to the computer's tangible components or delivery systems that
store and run the written instructions provided by the software.
10 Examples of Hardware
Motherboard, central processing unit, random access memory, hard disk drive,
monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, speaker, joystick
Software –
 Software is a collection of programs and data that tell a computer how to perform
specific tasks.
 Software is a set of pre-defined instructions used to determine how a computer
will function.
10 Examples of Software
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Adobe
Photoshop, skype, Facebook, YouTube, Windows 10, Google Chrome
Operating System-
 system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and
provides common services for computer programs.
 An operating system is the software that manages and controls the hardware and
other software on a computer.
10 examples of Operating System
macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS, iOS, Windows 7,8,11,10, BlackBerry OS

Input and Output Devices:

Input Device Definition: A piece of equipment/hardware which helps us enter data into a
computer is called an input device.
 For example keyboard, mouse, joystick, barcode reader, scanner, microphone,
webcam, light pen, biometrics, and track ball.
Output Device Definition: A piece of equipment/hardware which gives out the result of
the entered input, once it is processed (i.e. converts data from machine language to a
human-understandable language), is called an output device.
 For example printer, monitor, projector, speakers, headphones, GPS, Television,
plotter, Video Card, Ear pods.
Storage Devices-
A storage device is any type of computing hardware that is used for storing, porting or
extracting data files and objects.
 For example RAM, ROM, Hard Disc Drive, USB, Floppy Disk, SSD, SD Card,
Memory Card, Compact Disc, and Digital Versatile Disc
Internet
The internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that enables
the exchange of information, communication, and access to various resources
worldwide. It operates on the principles of openness, accessibility, and interoperability,
allowing users to connect regardless of location or device. The internet has
revolutionized how people interact, work, learn, and conduct business, shaping modern
society in profound ways.
Like a vast web, the internet connects devices and computers worldwide. It enables us
to communicate, access an endless supply of information online, and exchange
information. Consider it as a vast neighborhood where you may browse websites,
communicate with friends, exchange data, and do a lot more. No matter where they are
or what device they're using, it's designed to be accessible and simple for everyone to
use. The way we interact, study, work, and do business has all altered significantly as a
result of the internet, which is now a major aspect of our everyday life.
Computer Acronyms
AFA – All-Flash Array
BIOS – Basic Input Output System
BYTE – Storage Unit
CPU – Central Processing Unit
HDD – Hard Disk Drive
LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
OS – Operating System
PC – Personal Computer
PDF – Portable Document Format
RAID – Redundant Array of Independent Disks
RAM – Random Access Memory
RDMA – Remote Direct Memory Access
ROM – Read Only-Memory
SATA – Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
SSD – Solid State Drive
VGA – Video Graphics Array
COMPUTER – Commonly Operated Machine Used for Trade or Technology, Education
and Research
DVD – Digital Versatile Disk
HDMI- High-Definition Multimedia Interface
WLAN – Wireless Local Area Network