title: Computer hardware.
abstract: Computer hardware refers to the physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system. These components can be broken down into the central processing unit, memory, storage, terminals, and printers. The function of each of these is described and variations discussed. The hardware needed for communications between computers is defined.
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003199:Computer Systems; D003201:Computers; D012984:Software; D013685:Telecommunications