a machine that can store
and process information.
Hardware – any physical device or
equipment used in or with a
computer system (anything you can
see and touch
Software – a set of instructions or programs that tells a
computer what to do or how to perform a specific task
(computer software runs on hardware).
Main types of software – systems software and application
software.
Operating system
An operating system (OS) is system software
that manages computer hardware and
software resources, and provides common
services for computer programs.
A motherboard is the main printed circuit
board (PCB) in a computer. The motherboard
is a computer's central communications
backbone connectivity point, through which all
components and external peripherals connect.
Input Device Definition: A piece of equipment/hardware which helps
us enter data into a computer is called an input device. For example
keyboard, mouse, etc.
Output Device Definition: A piece of equipment/hardware which gives
out the result of the entered input, once it is processed (i.e. converts
data from machine language to a human-understandable language), is
called an output device. For example printer, monitor, etc.

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  • 1.
    a machine thatcan store and process information.
  • 2.
    Hardware – anyphysical device or equipment used in or with a computer system (anything you can see and touch Software – a set of instructions or programs that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a specific task (computer software runs on hardware). Main types of software – systems software and application software.
  • 3.
    Operating system An operatingsystem (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
  • 4.
    A motherboard isthe main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer. The motherboard is a computer's central communications backbone connectivity point, through which all components and external peripherals connect.
  • 5.
    Input Device Definition:A piece of equipment/hardware which helps us enter data into a computer is called an input device. For example keyboard, mouse, etc. Output Device Definition: A piece of equipment/hardware which gives out the result of the entered input, once it is processed (i.e. converts data from machine language to a human-understandable language), is called an output device. For example printer, monitor, etc.