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Hardware


In computing, English term that refers to any physical component technology, which works in some way or interacts with the computer. It includes not only the internal hard drive, CD-ROM, floppy drive, but also refers to the wiring, circuits, casing, etc.. Even refers to external elements such as printer, mouse, keyboard, monitor and other hardware periféricosEl contrasts with the software, which is intangible and gives logic to the hardware (in addition to running inside it). The hardware is not changed frequently, while the software can be created, deleted and modified easily. (Except the firmware, which is a type of software that is rarely changed).

Different classifications of hardware

Classification by the functionality of hardware
* Core Hardware: devices required to start the computer. The most basic are the motherboard, power supply, microprocessor and memory. This could include components such as monitors and keyboards, while not strictly essential.
* Hardware supplementary devices that complement the computer, but not essential to its operation, such as, printer, storage units, etc..

Classification by the location of hardware
* Peripherals (external): external devices to the computer. 21
* Internals devices that are internal to the cabinet of the computer
* Ports: connect peripherals to the internal components

Classification by the flow of information from the hardware
* Peripheral Output: monitor, printer, etc..
* Input Peripherals: keyboard, mouse, etc..
* Peripherals / storage devices: hard disk, memory, etc.
* Periféricos communication modem, ports, etc..
* Processing devices: CPU, microprocessor, motherboard, etc..