Computer Hardware and It's Peripherals

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 Computer hardware is a collective term used to describe any of the physical components of an analog or digital Computer. Computer hardware can be categorized as being either internal or external components. Generally, internal hardware components are those necessary for the proper functioning of the computer, while external hardware components are attached to the computer to add or enhance functionality.

What are internal computer hardware components?

Internal components collectively process or store the instructions delivered by the program or operating system (OS). These include the following:

Motherboard

This is a printed circuit board that holds the central processing unit (CPU) and other essential internal hardware and functions as the central hub that all other hardware components run through.

CPU

The CPU is the brain of the computer that processes and executes digital instructions from various programs; its clock speed determines the computer's performance and efficiency in processing data.

RAM

RAM -- or dynamic RAM -- is temporary memory storage that makes information immediately accessible to programs; RAM is volatile memory, so stored data is cleared when the computer powers off.

Hard Disk Drive

are physical storage devices that store both permanent and temporary data in different formats, including programs, OSes, device files, photos, etc.

Solid State Drive

SSDs are solid-state storage devices based on NAND flash memory technology; SSDs are non-volatile, so they can safely store data even when the computer is powered down.

Graphical Processing Unit

This chip-based device processes graphical data and often functions as an extension to the main CPU.

Network Interface Card

A NIC is a circuit board or chip that enables the computer to connect to a network; also known as a network adapter or local area network adapter, it typically supports connection to an Ethernet network

What are external hardware components?

External hardware components, also called peripheral components, are those items that are often externally connected to the computer to control either input or output functions. These hardware devices are designed to either provide instructions to the software (input) or render results from its execution (output).

Common input hardware components include the following:

Mouse


A mouse is a hand-held pointing device that moves a cursor around a computer screen and enables interaction with objects on the screen. It may be wired or wireless

Keyboard

A keyboard is an input device featuring a standard QWERTY keyset that enables users to input text, numbers or special characters.

Microphone

A microphone is a device that translates sound waves into electrical signals and supports computer-based audio communications.

Camera

A camera captures visual images and streams them to the computer or through a computer to a network device.

Touchpad

A touchpad is an input device, external or built into a laptop, used to control the pointer on a display screen. It is typically an alternative to an external mouse.

USB Flash Drive

A USB flash drive is an external, removable storage device that uses flash memory and interfaces with a computer through a USB port.

Monitor

A monitor is an output device similar to a TV screen that displays information, documents or images generated by the computing device.

Printer

Printers render electronic data from a computer into printed material.

Speaker

A speaker is an external audio output device that connects to a computer to generate a sound output.

Headphones, earbuds

Similar to speakers, these devices provide audio output that's audible only to a single listener.




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