Hardware

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For the computer term, see Computer hardware.

Hardware is the artifacts of a technology.

It can be equipment such as fasteners, keys, locks, hinges, latches, handles, wire, chains, plumbing supplies, tools, utensils, cutlery, screws and machine parts, especially when they are made of metal.

In slang, hardware can be military equipment, or electronic equipment, or computer equipment.