Hardware
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Hardware Definition
Hardware is a collection of physical parts of a computer system, this includes features from inside and outside of the computer for example- - Mouse - Keyboard - Motherboard - Video card Overall computer hardware is what you can physically touch within a computer
Other Terms
Devices
RFID
RFID or Radio Frequency Identification is where a small device emits a small radio wave with a specific ID on it so that it can be detected. These are most commonly used in shops in a effort to stop theft.
Barcode Reader
A barcode reader reads a barcode and translates it into text that a computer can understand and decode. These are most commonly used in industry and shops to identify products quickly and easily.
Laser Printer
A laser printer prints by fusing toner (powdered ink) onto paper by heat. This means that the image is sharper as it doesn't use ink that would soak into the paper.
