CON - Hardware vs. Software Lesson

Hardware vs. Software

Hardware

Have you ever thought about the components that make-up a computer?  If you are like most, you have not given it a thought.  A computer is a collection of hardware designed to run programs using software to accomplish tasks. In this lesson you will learn about hardware and software of a computer. You will also be able to distinguish between hardware and software.

Watch a quick video on Hardware and Software of a Computer.

Take a look at a few important points about the  components of hardware and software.

 Hardware:

• Hardware is the physical parts of a computer.
• Your CPU speed is measured in Megahertz millions per second(MHz) or Gigahertz billions per second(GHz)
• Memory can be temporarily stored (RAM) or permanently (ROM).
• RAM disappears when the computer shuts down.
• RAM is measured in MB and GB
• CD, DVD, and RW are all forms of storage.

Keep in mind that hardware is great but the software is necessary.

Software

• The set of instructions that make a computer system work is called software.
• Hardware of a computer cannot do anything unless it has instructions that it can follow that make it work.

Now let's learn more about the Types of Software.

Now it is time for a Self-Assessment.

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