Hardware encompasses the physical components of a computer that you can see and touch, such as the processor, memory devices, monitor, and keyboard. In contrast, software consists of instructions in the form of code that tell the hardware what to do. While hardware is tangible, software cannot be held in your hand. They share a symbiotic relationship, relying on each other to function1
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