1. Output- used to send data from a computer to another device or user
1.1. Monitor- displays information in pictorial or text form.
1.2. Printer- transfers text and graphic information onto paper.
1.3. Speaker- produces audio output to listen to.
1.4. Headphones- lets a single user to listen to an audio source privately.
1.5. Projector- takes images and reproduces them by projection onto a screen, wall, or another surface.
2. Computer hardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer system.
3. Network hardware- required for interaction on a computer network. (Technically it is not part of computer hardware but it is still used for connection of computers and to setup any system.)
3.1. Access point- allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.
3.2. Router- via connecting networks, it allows multiple devices to use the same internet connection.
3.3. Digital modem- converts signals produced by one type of device to a form compatible with another.
3.4. Network switch- connects devices in a network to each other and allows them to exchange data.
3.5. Repeater- used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances.
3.6. Bridge- connects two networks, deciding whether or not to forward from one network to the other.
4. Input- connects to a device to provide users input, it can be audio, visual, textual, mechanical, etc.
4.1. Keyboard- used to input text, characters, and other commands into a device
4.2. Mouse- held input device. It is used as a pointer to control the cursor and coordinates.
4.3. Microphone- inputs voice and music
4.4. Pen tablet- inputs the strokes from a stylus to the computer screen
5. Processing- responsible for the processing of information within the computer system
5.1. CPU (central processing unit)-Responsible for interpreting and executing most of the commands from the computer.
5.2. GPU (graphics processing unit)- A specialized processor designed to accelerate graphics rendering.
5.3. Motherboard- Known as the "mother" that holds all the computer pieces together. It defines the types of devices that connect to the computer.
5.4. Network card- enables network connections.
5.5. Sound card- accepts sounds and converts it to digital data.
6. Storage- primarily used for storing data
6.1. Hard drive disks- stores data, can be found in almost every desktop and laptop computer.
6.2. Floppy disks- another type of storage disk, common from the mid-1970s through to the start of the 21st century.
6.3. Tapes- a thin magnetically coated piece of plastic wrapped around wheels for digital data storage, slow and abandoned these days.
6.4. Secure digital cards (SD cards)- commonly used in multiple electronic devices.
6.5. Cloud Storage- involves accessing services over a network via a collection of servers.
