Two types of Hardware

Monitor

A computer monitor is also known as the screen and it displays the output of the computer. Different monitors have different screen resolutions and pixels which determines the quality of the output image.

The Key Tools and Functions: the main function of a monitor is to display output images on the screen. The standby button is also a main function as it controls whether you turn the monitor on or off. There is also buttons that can control the; brightness, contrast and the settings.

Limitations: the limitations of a monitor are that some monitors may not have High Definition (HD) which will reduce the quality of the output image.

Higher quality monitors and HD monitors can be very expensive and less expensive ones can take up a large amount of space.

Mouse

A mouse is used as a pointing device. It has two buttons, one on the left and one on the right with a wheel in between to scroll down pages.

A mouse manipulates digital graphics by helping you move text and images around the page and helps you navigate around the pages.

The key tools and functions: the main function of a mouse is to help a user navigate around pages and select information. There is also a scroll button which allows users to move up and down pages.

A select button that allows users to select text or move to a new page by using the left click button.

Limitations: the limitations of a mouse are that they need a flat surface to be used
and they cannot be easily used with a laptop. They require excessive clicking to access menus and options. They are very fragile so they can be easily damaged or broken.