Die Hardware
Example: Die Hardware des Computers muss regelmäßig aktualisiert werden.
Definition
"Hardware" refers to the physical components of a computer system or electronic device, such as the processor, memory, and storage devices, which are essential for its operation and functionality.
Etymology
The term "Hardware" originates from English, combining "hard" meaning solid and durable, and "ware" meaning goods or products. It was adopted into German IT vocabulary to specifically describe tangible computer equipment, contrasting with software, the intangible programs.
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"Die Hardware" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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