O hardware
Example: O hardware do computador precisa ser atualizado rapidamente.
Definition
"Hardware" refers to the physical components of a computer system or electronic device, including parts like the processor, memory, and motherboard. It contrasts with software, which consists of programs and data that run on the hardware.
Etymology
The word "hardware" originated in English, combining "hard" meaning solid or physical, and "ware" meaning goods or merchandise. It was adopted into Portuguese as "o hardware" to specifically denote the tangible parts of computers and technology.
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