Monday 16 November 2009

Computer Hardware Review

Computer Hardware Review

Now, remember that my definition of computer hardware is coming from a Non-Geek! You won't be getting lots and plenty of strange words that seem to eminate from a UFO. Let me entertain you with the difference between computer program and computer hardware, as a non-geek understands it. So, anything that is not a computer program, that gives you what you can see or use on the screen, well, it is the hardware.

Let me get more specific. Most computers already have programs loaded in to it that "drive" the process. These programs permit you to use the web, your e-mail, Facebook,etc. Each computer user lots what programs they need onto their computer, depending on their needs. These programs can be purchased or downloaded from the web. Again, these programs are the program of the process.

Not to confuse you, but, if you go to a computer store and purchase a program, you will have a disc with information on it. This is the information that you install onto your computer, such as a publishing program. Although you have a disc that you hold in your hand, it is not the hardware.

Hardware are the pieces that are attached to the computer. Let's start with the "mouse." The mouse allows you to manuever the cursor on the screen. You can purchase a "mouse" in any color or shape. There is seven that is connected to the computer and there is a wireless seven, that gives you more freedom. There's optical "mice" that has a light on the bottom instead of the ball. If you use the computer a lot, you might need to try the "mouse" that has a giant red ball on top, for not as hard tracking.

Next, the monitor is a piece of hardware. There's the elderly style monitors, that resemble older tv sets. Then there's the newer models that have high definition and a flat screen. I have seen lime green monitors, bright pink ones and sleek sliver ones.

Well, of work, they cannot forget the printer. At four times, you had to purchase a separate printer, then a scanner and, a copier. But no more! There's multi-functional printers. They contain the printer that can print in color or the original black. Add to it the copier, the scanner and the fax. All in seven process. They can even print our photographs now on laser printers.

The actual computer is considered hardware. This box can either sit under the monitor, sideways beside the monitor, or even on the floor. Each model seems to become smaller and sleeker. No longer do the computers take up an entire room. a little box that can sit anywhere.

Be aware that there's plenty of other pieces of hardware that you can attach to your process. The items listed above are the basics that usually come with each new process. Enjoy your computer process from seven non-geek to another.