ITC - What it is, and its uses.

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AO1 Hardware

The hardware that is standard with most computer systems is:

* A mouse

* A keyboard

* A monitor (screen)

* A printer

* And a computer system itself including, usually, a floppy disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. Other drives can be added.

The two types of hardware are "input" and "output" devices. Input devices are devices that are used to input data into the computer, examples are keyboards, mouse and CD-ROM drives. Output devices are devices that send data out of the computer, examples are monitors and printers. Floppy disk drives can be used as input and output devices.

Keyboard

The most widely used keyboard is the "standard keyboard". It us just a normal sized keyboard with all the normal functions. Problems with the standard keyboard are that if someone is typing on them for a long time it can cause discomfort and also permanent injury. Other types of keyboard are the "ergonomic keyboards" and "concept keyboard". Ergonomic keyboards are easier to use and let the wrist relax in a more natural position therefore reducing injury, and the concept keyboard is a keyboard which is covered