Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware and Types

by Muhammad Yousuf Ali

In computer there are two types of components knowns as “Hardware” and “Software”. This blog discuss about the computer Hardware and types of computer hardware. Two questions are discuss here

What is Hardware?

What the Types of Hardware ?

What is Hardware?

Hardware

Hardware refers to any component that has a physical presence and can therefore be touched.

Example:-

Hard disk, RAM, Keyboard, Motherboard, Mouse and etc. are the example of computer hardware.

What are the different types Hardware?

There are five types of Hardware

Input Devices

Processing Devices

Storage Devices

Communication Devices

Output Devices

Types of Hardware

1. Input Devices

Input devices used for getting data into the computer system from the outside world. Some examples include; keyboard, mouse, microphone, heat sensors, switches, touch screens, digital cameras and so on.

2. Processing Devices

This usually refers to the Central Processing Unit (CPU) which carries out program instructions.

Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) performs arithmetic operations (such as addition and subtraction) and logical operations (such as comparing two values).

Control Unit

The Control Unit deciphers and carries out instructions.

3. Storage Devices

The storage devices store the data in computer. The computer store two types of data storage until it is needed for processing a. temporary storage and parament storage. This can include temporary storage devices, like the computer’s memory, or long-term storage devices like hard-drives, DVD drives or tape drives, etc.

Example of Storage Devices

Hard Disk, Pen Drive , Tape drive, External Hard drive.

4. Communication Devices

These deal with the transfer of data from one computer system to another and include routers which link networks and modems which allow computers to communicate data via the Internet.

Example of Communication Devices

Modems
Routers
Wireless devices

5. Output Devices

These include any devices which can provide data in a useful format to a user.

Example of Output Devices

For example a computer monitor, speakers, printers etc.

How to Cite this Article

M.Y Ali (2023). Computer Hardware and its types. https://profileusuf.wordpress.com/computer-hardware/