A computer’s hardware is all the parts of the computer that take up physical space. These parts include:
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Laptops are small, compact computers that can easily be carried from place to place. Laptops combine the computer, monitor, and keyboard into a single unit, and they usually have a touchpad instead of a regular mouse. Moving a finger over the touchpad controls the cursor just like moving a mouse over a desk.
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Smartphones are mobile phones that function as computers. They have functions other than just making phone calls, like Internet connectivity, games and applications, and serve as mini computers.
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Tablets are mobile computers that are larger than smartphones but smaller than laptops, they function similarly to smartphones. Tablets are flat and typically operate with a touch screen instead of a keyboard and mouse.