Hardware Components of a Computer

  1. Since computations are mostly useless if they are not communicated to the outside world, a computer uses input & and output devices:
    1. Input device examples: the keyboard, mouse (or touchpad), joystick, camera, and microphone.
      • Include devices that transmit user's data into the computer.
    2. Output device examples: the monitor, speakers, printer, and Braille embosser.
      • Consist of devices that let the computer deliver data to the user.