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Many computers, laptops, and monitors have speakers built right into them to listen to sound
                    of a particular frequency. If you want better sound quality and volume then separate speakers
                    can be connected to your computer.
                    Wireless speakers connect to your computer or smartphone using Bluetooth Technology.
                    They are portable and great for playing music anywhere.

                                  Headphones: They are small speakers that you wear on or over your ears. They
                                 allow you to listen  to audio from a computer,  smartphone, or other  devices
                                 without disturbing others around you.

                    These headphones connect to your device without wires, using Bluetooth technology. They
                    are great for moving around freely without being tethered to a device.
                    Earbuds are small headphones that fit directly in your ear. They are portable and often come
                    with smartphones.

                    Projector: A projector is an output device that takes images or videos from
                    a computer and displays them on a larger screen or wall. It’s commonly used
                    in classrooms, meetings, and events to show presentations, videos, and other
                    visual content to a group of people.
                 Software

                 Software is made up of programs and apps that make the computer useful. A program is a set
                 of instructions. You cannot touch the software, but it tells the hardware what to do. Software is
                 divided into two main categories: system software and application software.
                 System Software

                 It is a type of computer program which is necessary for the computer because it forms the
                 backbone  of the  computer.  It enables other  programs  to  run  and  helps the  hardware  and
                 software communicate for smooth functioning of the computer. Types of the system software
                 are as follows:

                 a.  Operating  System (OS): The operating  system is like a manager  of the computer  that
                    manages all the hardware and software, allowing you to interact with the computer and run
                    different programs like playing games, browsing the Internet, or typing documents. Some of
                    the commonly used OS are Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.
                 b.  Device Drivers: It is a special type of software that helps the operating system communicate
                    with  hardware  devices,  like printers,  keyboards,  mouse, and  graphics  cards.  It  acts  like
                    a translator, telling the operating system how to use the hardware properly so that it can
                    perform tasks correctly.
                 c.  Utility  Software: It is a  type  of  software  that  helps you  manage and  take  care  of  your
                    computer. Some of the commonly used utility software are Antivirus Software, Disk Cleanup
                    Tools, Backup Software, and Defragmentation Tools.
                 Application Software

                 It is a type of computer program designed to help you perform specific tasks or activities. It
                 is  built  for  specific  purposes,  like  writing,  drawing,  or  managing  data.  It  runs  on  top  of  the





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