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Internal Hardware Memory
Internal hardware refers to parts of the CPU Power Supply
computer that are fixed inside the computer
cabinet. This includes the central processing

unit (CPU), power supply, memory chips, Video Card
disk drives, and circuit boards.

Input Devices Hard Drive

The devices that are used to enter data and Motherboard

instructions into a computer are called Input Internal hardware
devices, for example, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, web camera, bar code reader,
microphone, etc.

Keyboard
Keyboard is an input device that allows the user to type words, numbers, and other

special characters. A standard keyboard consists of 104 keys that are pressed to provide
data and instructions to the computer. Keyboards can be of different types, such as
multimedia keyboard, gaming keyboard, and ergonomic keyboard.

Multimedia keyboard Gaming keyboard Ergonomic keyboard

Mouse

Mouse is an input device used to point at and select objects on
the computer screen. It can be used to select menu options, draw
pictures, start programs, play games, etc. Mouse can be wired or
wireless.

Mouse

Microphone

Microphone is an input device that is used to record sound in a
computer and give voice commands. It is also used for chatting
online with other people and making telephone calls through the

computer.

Microphone

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