Programs designed for specific tasks, such as web browsers (Chrome), office suites (Microsoft Word), or creative tools (Photoshop). 3. How They Interact: The Stack
The CPU processes the request, uses RAM to hold the data, and displays the result on your Monitor . 4. Maintenance and Lifecycle
Hardware refers to the tangible components you can touch. These parts are responsible for executing instructions and storing data.
eventually wears out or becomes obsolete. Maintenance involves cleaning (dusting fans) and upgrading parts (adding more RAM).
Long-term memory where your files, photos, and the operating system live permanently.
The "nervous system" that connects all other components.
The system software uses "drivers" (small pieces of code) to communicate with the Hardware .
