Hardware
Hardware means the physical parts of a computer that we can see and touch.
Examples:
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
CPU
Printer
Monitor
A monitor is one of the most important parts of a computer. It is an output device that shows all the information on the screen. Whatever work we do on a computer—typing, watching videos, browsing the internet, or learning online—everything is displayed on the monitor.
Keyboard
A keyboard is one of the most important input devices of a computer. It is used to type letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer. Just like we use a pen to write on paper, we use a keyboard to write on a computer.
Mouse
A mouse is an important input device of a computer. It helps us point, click, select, and move items on the computer screen easily. Using a mouse makes working on a computer simple and fast, especially for beginners.
CPU
The CPU is the most important part of a computer. CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is called the brain of the computer because it controls all the activities and operations of the computer.
Just like our brain thinks and makes decisions, the CPU processes data and gives instructions to other parts of the computer.
Printer
A printer is an important output device of a computer. It is used to print information from a computer onto paper. The printed copy on paper is called a hard copy.
In simple words, a printer helps us get our computer work on paper.
Software
Software means the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do.
Examples:
- Windows
- MS Word
- Excel
- Browser (Chrome, Edge)