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The document discusses different types of computers and computer users. It describes servers, workstations, personal computers, embedded systems, tablets, and smartphones. It also defines power users and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) users. Additionally, it lists benefits of using computers such as increasing productivity, saving paper, connecting to the internet, reducing labor, and faster communication speed and time. Examples are provided to illustrate how computers provide these benefits.

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Computer Uses

The document discusses different types of computers and computer users. It describes servers, workstations, personal computers, embedded systems, tablets, and smartphones. It also defines power users and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) users. Additionally, it lists benefits of using computers such as increasing productivity, saving paper, connecting to the internet, reducing labor, and faster communication speed and time. Examples are provided to illustrate how computers provide these benefits.

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Computer types and

Different users
PUT UP YOUR THINKING CAP

DIFFERENT TYPES OF
COMPUTERS
Do you remember that we discussed the
different types of computers in grade 10 and 11?
COMPUTER TYPE FUNCTION
Server A server is a computer program or device that provides a
service to another computer program and its user, also known
as the client.
Workstation High-performance computer system - basically designed for a
single user. Has advanced graphics capabilities, large storage
capacity, and a powerful central processing unit. More
capable than a personal computer (PC) and less advanced
than a server (which can manage a large network
of peripheral PCs or workstations and handle immense data-
processing and reporting tasks).
Personal computers General-purpose, cost-effective computer that is designed to
(microcomputers) be used by single end-user. Every PC is dependent on
Desktop microprocessor technology, which allows PC makers to set
the entire central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip.
COMPUTER TYPE FUNCTION
Embedded systems Embedded computers are everywhere. They are in phones,
microwaves, airplanes, automobiles, calculators … The list goes
on and on. Integral component of most embedded systems, is
a combination of hardware and software that is designated to
perform a highly specific function. For example, the type of
embedded computer in a washing machine will not be the
same as the embedded computer in a Nikon camera. Because
the software in embedded computers is designed to only
execute certain tasks, the computer’s software in one device
can be totally distinct from that of another.
COMPUTER TYPE FUNCTION
Tablets Mobile computing device designed to be held in one or two
hands. Approximately size of a hardcover book. Early tablet
devices used light pens or a stylus as their input device. Today
all tablets use a touch screen as their primary input device with
the option to connect external devices, such as a keyboard.
Most tablets only have a few physical buttons; the back, power,
and volume buttons. Everything else can be done using your
fingers. top two operating systems used with tablets is Apple
iOS used with iPads and Google Android used with Android
tablets.
Smartphone A cellular telephone - integrated computer and other features
not originally associated with telephones such as an operating
system, web browsing, ability to run software applications.
POWER COMPUTER USER

A power user is a user of


computers, software and
other electronic devices, who
uses advanced features of
computer hardware,
operating systems, programs,
or websites which are not
used by the average user.
SOHO USER

SOHO stands for Small


Office/Home Office.
Refers to small office and
home office environ-
ments, which typically
employ 1 – 10 employees.
BENEFITS OF USING COMPUTERS
BENEFIT WHY IS IT A BENEFIT?
Increase Keeps lines of communication open.
productivity Automates and systematizes workflows
and processes.
Enables more strategic planning and time
management.
for example, they save paper, labour, communication speed and cost, and so on.
Simplifies setting and meeting goals.
BENEFITS OF USING COMPUTERS
BENEFIT WHY IS IT A BENEFIT?
Save paper Avoiding unnecessary printing.
Retaining documents on a computer,
rather than in hard copy.
Reviewing documents for spelling errors
and editing before printing.
Using two-sided copying features on
for example, they save paper, labour, communication speed and cost, and so on.
computers and photocopiers.
Using email to communicate with
colleagues and exchange documents.
BENEFITS OF USING COMPUTERS
BENEFIT WHY IS IT A BENEFIT?
Connect to As anyone can access the computer this
Internet made people by stripping away
geographical barriers and sharing
information instantaneously.
Communication Forum: The speed of
communication becomes faster which is
for example, they save paper, labour, communication speed and cost, and so on.
obtained through the web. Families and
friends can confine touch easily.
BENEFITS OF USING COMPUTERS
BENEFIT WHY IS IT A BENEFIT?
Labour Computers house powerful software
and other applications that ensure
accuracy at work. Instead of calculating
numbers manually or making
projections that involve formulas by
hand, you can use your computer to
for example, they save paper, labour, communication speed and cost, and so on.
derive the answer.
BENEFITS OF USING COMPUTERS
BENEFIT WHY IS IT A BENEFIT?
Communication It is much cheaper and quicker to transfer
speed and time. information around. It also becomes faster
and efficient to contact a business partner or
a relative. We can now communicate with
anyone around the world through emails and
text
for example, they save paper, messages
labour, instantly.
communication speed and cost, and so on.
BENEFITS OF USING COMPUTERS
BENEFIT

Can store vast amounts of information and reduce waste.


Helps sort, organize, and search through information.
Cost
Get a better understanding of data.
Keeps you connected.
Help you learn and keep you informed.
Can help you to make money.
Now you discuss in class examples of the above
statements.
HOW CAN YOU SAVE TIME WHEN
WORKING ON A COMPUTER?
Use the images at
the right as
keywords to
explain how you
can save time
when working on a
computer.

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