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WHAT IS A COMPUTER?

ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER
DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
DEFINE OPERATING SYSTEM?

WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
Computer is an electronic device which is capable of receiving information or data and perform a
series of operations in accordance with a set of operations. This produces results in the form of
data or information. Computer is a machine capable of solving problems and manipulating data.
It accepts and processes the data by doing some mathematical and logical operations and gives
us the desired output. Therefore, we may define a computer as an electronic device that
transforms data into information. Data can be anything like marks obtained by you in various
subjects, it can also be name, age, sex, weight, height, etc. of all the students in your class or
income, savings, investments, etc. of a country.

ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER
Multitasking: Multitasking is one of the main advantages of computers. A person can do
multiple tasks, and multiple operations at the same time, and calculate numerical problems
within a few seconds. The computer can perform millions or trillions of work in one second.
Speed: Now the computer isn’t just a calculating device. Now a day’s computer has a vital role
in human life. One of the most advantages of computers is their incredible speed, which helps
human to finish their task in a few seconds.
Cost/ Stores huge: Amount of knowledge it’s a coffee cost solution. A person can save huge
data within a coffee budget. A centralized database for storing information is a major
advantage that will reduce costs.
Accuracy: One of the essential advantages of computers is they will perform not only
calculations but also with accuracy.
Data Security: Protecting digital data is understood as data security.
Task completer: Completes tasks that might be impossible for humans to complete.
Communication: The computer helps the user better understand and communicate with other
devices.
Productivity: The level of productivity gets automatically doubled as the computer can do the
work very fast.
Reduces workload: Information is often accessed by more than one person with the necessity
for work to be duplicated.
Reliability: Computers can perform the same sort of work repeatedly without throwing up
errors thanks to tiredness or boredom, which are quite common among humans.
Storage: The pc has an in-built memory where it can store an outsized amount of knowledge.
You can also store data in auxiliary storage devices.
DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER
Virus and hacking attacks: A virus may be a worm and hacking is just unauthorized access
over a computer for a few illicit purposes. Viruses can go to another system from email
attachments, viewing an infected website advertisement, through removable devices like
USBs, etc.
Online Cyber Crimes: Online cyber-crime means computers and networks may have been
utilized in order to commit a crime. Cyberstalking and fraud are the points that come under
online cybercrimes.
Reduction in employed opportunity: Mainly past generation hasn’t used the pc or they need the
knowledge of computers they faced an enormous problem when computers came into the field.
High Cost: Computers are expensive. Even the foremost affordable computers are still very
expensive for the typical person in South Africa. Since computers empower people.
Distractions/disruptions: If you’ve got ever spent hours browsing the web or watching videos
on YouTube, then you recognize how distracting computers can be! Because of their high
entertainment value.
Increases waste and impacts the environment: With the speed at that computer and other
electronics get replaced, all of the old devices that get thrown away have a big impact on the
environment.
Health Problems: Prolonged use of computers can lead to various health Hazards. Too much
sitting near the screen results in eye strain and drying up of the eyes. Also, prolonged sitting
leads to neck and back problems.

TYPES OF SOFTWARE
System Software : These are those software,without which our PC,laptop won’t run, i.e it is
must for a device to be operating. For Example: Linux,Unix,Windows,etc.
Application Software : These are those software,without which our PC,laptop can run, i.e these
software are not necessary for a device to be operating. For Example: Facebook,What’s
App,Games.

DEFINE OPERATING SYSTEM?


An Operating System is a system software that acts as an interface between a user and hardware
of a computer. Modern operating systems usually feature a graphical user interface which uses a
pointing device such as mouse or keyboard for input. A good operating system should be
efficient, reliable, take short time in execution of programs, occupy small memory as small as
possible.

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