Hardware, Software and Computer type

Hardware, Software and Computer type

1. Hardware

   • Example of hardware
     • Keyboard
       • (Picture of keyboard)
     • Mouse
       • (Picture here)
     • Microphone
       • (Picture here)
     • RAM
       • (Picutre here)
     • Monitor
       • (Picture here)
   • Hardware is physical
     • It can be touched and picked up

2. Computer type

   • Personal computer (Desktop PC)
     • Advantage
       • Get better specification
         • Cheaper
           • Bigger keyboard
             • Good cooling system
     • Disadvatage
       • Large and bulky
         • Need constant power
   • Laptop
     • Advantage
       • More portable
         • Use low power
           • Have rechargeable battery
             • Build in WiFi
     • Disadvantage
       • Limited batttery life
         • Smaller keyboard
           • Get hot faster
             • Easier to get stolen
   • Tablet computer
     • Disadvantage
       • Less storage space
         • Slower performance
           • Can't be used for detailed work
     • Advantage
       • Light and small
         • Can draw on screen with stylus pen
           • Longer battery life
   • Smartphone
     • Advantage
       • Smallest of all computer
         • Some have integrated physical keyboard
           • Cheaper than most tablet
             • Practical for Phone call and text messaging
     • Disadvantage
       • Very small screen
         • Not as powerful
           • Low battery life
             • Can get misplaced or stolen

3. Software

   • Example of software
     • Command line
     • Anti-Virus
     • Disk cleaner
     • Word processor
   • Software can't be touched and can't be picked up
     • Software existed as a code

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