2. components of computer

Hardware

Definition:
Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system — the parts you can see and touch.

Examples:

  • Keyboard

  • Mouse

  • Monitor

  • CPU (Central Processing Unit)

  • Hard disk, printer

💻 2. Software

Definition:
Software refers to the programs, applications, and instructions that tell the computer what to do and how to do it. It is intangible (cannot be touched).

Examples:

  • Microsoft Windows

  • MS Word, Excel

  • Web browsers (Google Chrome, Firefox)

  • Games, antivirus programs

⚙️ 3. Orgware (or Liveware)

Definition:
Orgware refers to the people, procedures, and organizational methods involved in operating and managing a computer system. It bridges the interaction between hardware and software.

Examples:

  • Computer users and IT staff

  • System procedures and policies

  • Maintenance schedules and workflows