Proprietary hardware

Hi there, little one! Let me explain what proprietary hardware is to you.

Do you know what 'proprietary' means? It means something belongs to someone, and that someone doesn't want to share it with others.

Now, let's apply that to 'hardware'. Do you know what hardware is? It's something tangible, like your toys or the computer you use. It's made up of different parts that work together to make it function.

So, when we say 'proprietary hardware', it means a company has created a device with parts (hardware) that they made themselves and don't want others to use or copy.

Why would a company do this? Well, it could be because they want to make sure their device works properly and is safe to use. They might also want to make sure that no one else copies their idea and makes money off it.

The downside of proprietary hardware is that it can be more expensive and difficult to repair or update, since only that company can provide the parts and knowledge. It could also limit what you can do with the device, as you may need specific software or accessories from that same company.

So, there you have it, little one! Proprietary hardware is when a company creates a device with parts they made themselves, and they don't want others to use or copy them.