Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pedrosala / iStock / Getty Images Computer hardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer system. Many ...

The machine part of the computer, which includes the case, CPU, memory, storage and peripheral devices. See hardware. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires ...

After the introduction of the Motorola-based Macintosh computers in 1984, Apple switched hardware three more times. Following are the four hardware platforms. See Mac computer. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR ...