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A computer is a programmable machine that can perform arithmetic and logical operations by following a sequence of instructions. It accepts input from humans and outputs results for human consumption through a user interface. Computers consist of memory, processing components for calculations, and control units that determine the order of operations based on stored information. Peripheral devices allow input from and output to external sources. Modern computers based on integrated circuits are much more powerful yet smaller than early machines due to advances in technology.

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Computer

A computer is a programmable machine that can perform arithmetic and logical operations by following a sequence of instructions. It accepts input from humans and outputs results for human consumption through a user interface. Computers consist of memory, processing components for calculations, and control units that determine the order of operations based on stored information. Peripheral devices allow input from and output to external sources. Modern computers based on integrated circuits are much more powerful yet smaller than early machines due to advances in technology.

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Computer

A computer is a programmable machine designed to automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem. An important class of computer operations on some computing platforms is the accepting of input from human operators and the output of results formatted for human consumption. The interface between the computer and the human operator is known as the user interface. Conventionally a computer consists of some form of memory, at least one element that carries out arithmetic and logic operations, and a sequencing and control unit that can change the order of operations based on the information that is stored. Peripheral devices allow information to be entered from an external source, and allow the results of operations to be sent out. A computer's processing unit executes series of instructions that make it read, manipulate and then store data. Conditional instructions change the sequence of instructions as a function of the current state of the machine or its environment. Modern computers based on integrated circuits are millions to billions of times more capable than the early machines, and occupy a fraction of the space.[2] Simple computers are small enough to fit into mobile devices, and mobile computers can be powered by small batteries. Personal computers in their various forms are icons of the Information Age and are what most people think of as "computers". However, the embedded computers found in many devices from mp3 players to fighter aircraft and from toys to industrial robots are the most numerous.

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