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Jan 25, 2025
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Understanding Hardware and Software
Key Concepts
Opposites Examples
: Examples of opposites include "happy and sad," "on and off," and the conceptually different pair "hardware and software."
Hardware
Definition
: The physical components of a computer that you can see and touch.
Examples
: Monitor, mouse, processor, hard drive.
Functions
:
Facilitates interaction with the computer.
Stores data.
Provides power and performs other essential tasks.
Presence in Devices
: Found in computers, smartphones, game consoles, televisions, etc.
Software
Definition
: Non-tangible programs that instruct the computer on what to do.
Importance
:
Enables computers to perform tasks and functions.
Offers a wide range of programs for various tasks, making computers versatile and entertaining.
Types of Software
:
System Software
: Manages the computer itself.
Application Software
: Designed for user-specific tasks like word processing, web browsing, games, etc.
Example of use: Watching a video is done using an application.
Functionality
: Transforms user input into a format the device can understand.
Summary
Hardware vs. Software
:
Hardware
: The tangible, physical parts of a computer.
Software
: The intangible files, programs, and applications on a computer.
Additional Opposites
Appear and Vanish
: Another pair of opposites mentioned.
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