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Microprocessors Hardware
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The first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, was initially designed for a calculator. elaborate

Graphics Processing Units Hardware
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GPUs were initially designed for rendering images in arcade games. elaborate

Random-Access Memory Hardware
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RAM is volatile, meaning its data is lost when the power is turned off. elaborate

Solid-State Drives Hardware
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Solid-state drives (SSDs) have no moving parts, making them significantly more resistant to physical shock and vibration than traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). elaborate

Batteries Hardware
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The first battery was invented in 1800 by Alessandro Volta, using zinc and copper discs separated by brine-soaked cardboard. elaborate

Printed Circuit Boards Hardware
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The first printed circuit boards were made of Bakelite, a phenolic resin, making them somewhat brittle and less durable than modern PCBs. elaborate

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