hardware
[U] Uncountable
This term evokes a sense of solidity and tangibility. In a computing context, it serves as the rigid foundation that allows software to exist, creating a sharp distinction between the invisible logic of code and the physical reality of silicon and metal. In a domestic or industrial context, it suggests a rugged, utilitarian atmosphere. It brings to mind the smell of oil and the weight of iron tools, typically associated with manual labor and the physical act of construction or maintenance.
Used as a collective mass for both computer parts and tool supplies; you do not say hardwares.