Hardware

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What Is Hardware?

Short definition:
Hardware is the physical technology you can touch, like computers, servers, and network equipment.

What this actually means for a business:
Hardware is the foundation of your IT environment—everything your software and systems run on.

Common misconception:
Some think newer hardware automatically solves problems. Without proper setup and management, issues can still happen.

When this matters:
If your computers are slow, failing, or can’t support modern software.

Related terms: Software, Firmware

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