Hardware includes the physical components of a computer system that can wear out over time. Software includes sets of instructions that allow user inputs and interaction. Firmware acts as an intermediary between hardware and software, and is designed for single-purpose systems like printers. Examples given are computer processing units, memory, and hard drives for hardware; internet browsers, operating systems, and antivirus for software; and BIOS and EFI for firmware.

1. Hardware software and Firmware
Hardware, software, and firmware are the three core components that make up present-day
computers and systems. Hardware includes the physical components of a computer system,
which may wear out over time and require replacement. Software includes sets of instructions
that allow a variety of inputs from the user.
Hardware, software, and firmware are the three core components that make up present-day
computers and systems. Hardware includes the physical components of a computer system,
which may wear out over time and require replacement. Software includes sets of instructions
that allow a variety of inputs from the user. Firmware is a specific type (or subset) of software
that is designed to act as the intermediary between the software and hardware or for the operation
of single-purpose embedded systems, such as printers or routers. End users typically have limited
interaction with firmware and it is modified infrequently. Examples of these core components
include:
 Hardware: Computer Processing Units (CPU), Random Access Memory (RAM), and
Hard Drives (HDD)
 Software: Internet browsers, operating systems (OS), and antivirus
 Firmware: Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)
Software
Software isthe setof userprogramsrunningon a systemthatare designedtobe updatedoftenby
those users.
Hardware
Hardware isthe physical componentsof asystemthatthe software andfirmware runon
Firmware
Firmware issemi-permanentsoftware runningon asystemthatmay or may not be updatedoften,and
usuallyrequire ahigherlevel of skilloreffort
differences between hardware and software

2. Hardware Software
Hardware is a physical component of computers
that executes the instruction.
Software is a program that enables users to
interact with the computer, its hardware.
It is manufactured in factories. It is developed by software programmers or
software development companies.
Storage Devices, Input Devices, Output Devices,
and Internal components are the primary
categories of hardware.
Operating Systems, Application Software, and
Programming Software are the main categories
of software.
Hardware can be seen and touch as it is a
physical, electronic device.
The software can be seen but cannot be touched
as it is virtual, not physical.
Computer viruses cannot affect hardware. Computer viruses can affect software.
Hardware can be replaced with a new one if it is
damaged.
The software is reinstalled if it gets damaged.
Through the network, hardware cannot be
transferred electrically. Only, it can be physically
transferred.
The software can be transferred easily.
Examples of hardware are RAM, ROM, Printer,
Monitor, Mouse, Hard disk and more.
Examples of software are Google Chrome,
MySQL, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Notepad,
Photoshop and more.
Firmware is a set of instructions or programs written in machine language
which are used to operate hardware.