Hardware & Software: Designed, Produced and Created By: Héctor Izquierdo Martín
Hardware & Software: Designed, Produced and Created By: Héctor Izquierdo Martín
Hardware & Software: Designed, Produced and Created By: Héctor Izquierdo Martín
Software
Designed, produced and created by:
Héctor Izquierdo Martín
Index
Hardware
CPU
Memory
Storage
I/E Devices
Software
Conclusion
Computer hardware refers to the physical components that make up a
computer system. These components can be touched, seen, and
manipulated. They are the tangible parts of a computer system that
work together to process data and perform operations. Said components
include the Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory, storage devices
and input/output (I/O) devices.
Hardware
Other important more general components include the motherboard,
which acts as a hub connecting all the other components and the power
supply, which provides power to the system.
Storage laptops and other portable devices because of their high-speed performance and low
power consumption.
3. Optical Drives: Optical drives use a laser to read and write data on optical disks, such as
CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. They are relatively inexpensive and have a large storage
capacity. However, they are slow and can be prone to scratches and other damage.
4. Flash Memory: Flash memory is a type of electronic storage that uses floating-gate
transistors to store data. It is commonly used in USB drives, memory cards, and other
portable storage devices. Flash memory is fast, durable, and has a low power
consumption, making it ideal for portable devices. However, it can only be written and
erased a limited number of times before it begins to degrade.
5. Magnetic Tape: Magnetic tape is a type of storage media that uses a magnetic coating to
store data. It is typically used for long-term storage of large amounts of data, such as
backups and archives. Magnetic tape is relatively inexpensive and has a large storage
capacity, but it is slow and can be prone to errors.
Input and output
devices (I/O)
I/O devices are used to input and output data to and from the computer. These devices include keyboards, mice,
monitors, printers, scanners, and speakers. Peripherals are additional hardware components that enhance the
functionality of the computer. These devices include webcams, microphones, game controllers, and external hard
drives.
The main difference between an input device and an output device is the direction of data flow. An input device is
used to input data into a computer, while an output device is used to output data from a computer.
Input devices are used to input data, commands, or instructions into a computer. Examples of input devices include
keyboards, mice, scanners, digital cameras, and microphones. These devices allow the user to interact with the
computer and provide information to the computer to process.
Output devices, on the other hand, are used to display or output data from a computer. Examples of output devices
include monitors, printers, projectors, and speakers. These devices allow the computer to communicate or present
information to the user.
The physical components of a computer are interconnected and communicate with each other using buses and ports.
Buses are pathways that allow data to be transferred between hardware components. Ports are the physical connectors
that allow external devices to be connected to the computer. The most common ports include USB, HDMI, Ethernet,
and audio ports.
Computer software, also known as simply "software,"
refers to a set of instructions or programs that tell a
computer what to do. It is a collection of programs, data,
and instructions that tells a computer how to perform
specific tasks or functions.