Hardware

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system or electronic device. This includes items like the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), storage devices (hard drives, SSDs), motherboards, graphics cards, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and monitors. Hardware components are essential for the functioning of computers and electronic devices, providing the necessary infrastructure for running software and performing various computational tasks.

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