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Devicesarticles is a term used in some wiki projects to denote the category of articles that describe devices—the tangible tools and instruments used to perform tasks, communicate, measure, or compute. As a label, it helps editors organize content around discrete hardware items and the ways they are designed, built, and used. The scope typically spans a wide range of devices, including consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops, wearables, household appliances, industrial equipment, and scientific instruments. It emphasizes the device as a subject, rather than the software, services, or ecosystems that accompany it, unless those elements are essential to the device’s operation or history.

Structure and content commonly found in devicesarticles include a concise overview that defines the device, its

Scope and boundaries: while related to broader technology topics, devicesarticles focus on the physical device itself.

See also and related topics: hardware articles, gadget articles, technology topics, engineering articles. In some projects,

primary
function,
and
notable
variants.
Follow-up
sections
may
cover
design
and
features,
technical
specifications,
development
history,
typical
applications,
performance
characteristics,
and
safety
or
regulatory
considerations.
Many
articles
also
address
maintenance,
availability,
and
compatibility
with
related
devices
or
standards.
Software,
cloud
services,
and
user
communities
are
treated
only
insofar
as
they
directly
affect
the
device’s
function,
longevity,
or
market
presence.
Editorial
guidelines
typically
require
a
neutral
tone,
verifiability,
and
reliance
on
reliable
sources,
with
careful
citation
of
measurements,
historical
context,
and
comparative
analysis
rather
than
promotional
language.
devicesarticles
may
be
subdivided
into
consumer
devices,
industrial
devices,
or
regional
variants
to
reflect
specialization
within
the
broader
category.