2. Hardware & Software

2. Hardware & Software

1. Hardware?

   • the physical parts of a computer and related devices.
   • Tangible
   • Internal hardware devices
     • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
       • interprets and processes the information received from the hardware and software
         • Term microprocessor is used for modern computers.
         • "The brain of your computer"
         • a single integrated circuit which is at the heart of most PC’s and any other computer controlled device
     • Random Access Memory (RAM)
     • Read Only Memory (ROM)
     • Graphics Card
     • Sound Card
     • Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
     • Solid State Drive (SSD)
     • Motherboard
       • A motherboard is the main circuit board inside a computer that connects the different parts of a computer together.

2. Software?

   • the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
   • Intangible