Every part of the physical computer that is tangible. Examples include: Monitor Keyboard mouse
Information that is PUT INTO a computer
Softcopy Is not produced on paper or other material in which cannot be touched They are temporary in nature and vanish after use. Hardcopy It is produced on paper or other material which can be touched They are permanent in nature and used anytime
Device is what uses the media and provides a physical interface. Media is what holds the information, e.g. disk platen, CD, magnetic stripe. Through storage we can store programmes and data onto storage and device for more permanent record of our work