What is Hardware?
Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that can be seen and touched.
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Monitor
- CPU
- Printer
What is Software?
Software is a set of programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.
Types of Software
1. System Software
- Operating System
- Device Drivers
- Utility Programs
2. Application Software
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Google Chrome
- Photoshop
Difference Between Hardware and Software
| Hardware | Software |
|---|---|
| Physical Components | Programs & Instructions |
| Can be touched | Cannot be touched |
| Examples: Keyboard, Monitor | Examples: Windows, MS Word |