Computer Hardware

In electronics, hardware is the nuts and bolts of the device and software is the code that operates the machinery. Computer hardware includes everything from computer cases (the body) to motherboards (the brain).

Computers and their hardware vary--a lot! A laptop computer needs the smallest possible hardware, while a desktop computer can have much larger components. It isn't easy to add to a laptop computer, but most desktop computers are designed with extra space for additional computer equipment. This doesn't mean that a laptop can't use add-ons; an external hard drive is just a USB plug away from being part of your laptop or notebook computer.

Computers and their hardware can also be versatile. Almost every computer has a factory-installed motherboard, computer memory, sound card and video card. While a factory computer system is adequate for average users, specialists--gamers, programmers and designers--need professional grade computer equipment. CPU upgrades, memory upgrades, ram upgrades and other improvements are readily available, and many computer changes are do-it-yourself projects, if you are a little techno-savvy. You've saved a lot of money online shopping at Overstock.com's computer store, why pay for a professional installation when you can plug-and-play as well as the next user?

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