Parts of a Whole. Hardware and Software

1. Application Software (Apps)

1.1. Application software (apps) are programs that allow the user to complete tasks.Word processors, internet browsers, and games are all examples of application software.

2. System Software

2.1. System software are the programs that make sure the individual hardware devices work together and properly with other programs.

3. Hardware and software are pret ty much useless on their own. Only when they are put together in a complete system do they become tools.

3.1. For example:

3.1.1. Camera + photo app = phone to take selfies

3.1.2. keyboard and printer + word processing program = printed party invitation

3.1.3. car, sensors and cameras + street navigacion program =self-driving car

4. Input

4.1. Input refers to the parts used to send information to a computer, including a keyboard, mouse, game controller, and webcam.

5. Storage

5.1. Storage refers to the parts that the computer uses to store information, including hard drives, USB FLASH DRIVES , CDs, and RAM .

6. Processing

6.1. CPU

6.1.1. central processing unit (CPU)

6.2. GPU

6.2.1. graphics processing unit (GPU)

7. Output

7.1. Output refers to the parts that the computer uses to send information to you.