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The document classifies various types of computers, including personal computers, workstations, minicomputers, mainframes, supercomputers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, wearables, and smart TVs, highlighting their features and uses. It also discusses the evolution of information technology since the 1970s, noting advancements in computing power and telecommunications. Additionally, it introduces the concept of cognition enhancers, which are technologies that improve human cognitive abilities in the digital age.

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The document classifies various types of computers, including personal computers, workstations, minicomputers, mainframes, supercomputers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, wearables, and smart TVs, highlighting their features and uses. It also discusses the evolution of information technology since the 1970s, noting advancements in computing power and telecommunications. Additionally, it introduces the concept of cognition enhancers, which are technologies that improve human cognitive abilities in the digital age.

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Classification
of Computers
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COMPUTERS
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Master title style Workstation

is a small, single-user computer is a powerful, single-user


based on a microprocessor. In computer. A workstation is like
addition to the microprocessor, a
personal computer has a keyboard a personal computer, but it
for entering data, a monitor for
has a more powerful
displaying information, and a microprocessor and a higher-
storage device for saving data. quality monitor.

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Minicomputer
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• It is a mid size computer that is less
powerful and cheaper than a mainframe
• It is a multi-user computer capable of
supporting from 10 to hundreds of users
simultaneously referred to as mid range
server
• It is used in factories for process control,
inventory and manufacturing control

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Mainframe
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- is a powerful multi-
user computer capable
of supporting hundreds
or thousands of users
simultaneously.

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Supercomputer

- is an extremely fast
computer that can perform
millions of instructions per
second.

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computers Laptop computers

- are computers designed to be


placed on a desk, and are - are battery-powered
normally made up of a few computer devices whose
different parts, including the portability makes then
computer case, central possible to use almost
processing unit (CPU), monitor, anytime, anywhere.
keyboard, and mouse.

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Click
Tablettocomputers
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- are hand-held - are hand-held telephones which


computers with touch- can do things that computers can
sensitive screen for do, including browsing and
typing and navigation. searching the internet and even
playing console games.

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Wearables Smart TVs

- include fitness trackers


and smartwatches that
can be worn throughout - are the latest television sets that
the day. include applications present in
computers. For example, videos
can be used as a computer monitor
and gaming monitor.

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EVOLUTION OF
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

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Technological
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IT evolution started in the 1970s, with rapid
advancements in computers and
telecommunications.

Computing Power Growth


•Since WWII, computer performance has doubled every few years at
constant costs.
•Example: $3,500 bought an Apple II a decade ago, while $6,800 today buys
a far more advanced Macintosh II.

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Macintosh II
Advancements
•Handles 4 times more
information at 16 times
the speed.
•Memory is 20 times
larger, storage is 90 times
larger, and the display has
7 times more resolution
and 16 times more colors.
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Future of Technology
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•In the next two decades,
advanced devices will replace
current systems for creating,
capturing, and transferring
knowledge.
Evolution in Telecommunications
•Innovations like personal video
recorders, fiber-optic networks, smart
phones, and digital discs will
transform media.

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SIM Card
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Wireless Desktop
Telephone Touch Screen
Smart Video Phone

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Enhancers

Cognition enhancers in the context of


technological evolution refer to tools,
methods, or technologies that improve
human cognitive abilities (memory,
focus, decision-making) to keep adapt
to with the growing complexity of the
digital age.

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Cognition title style
Enhancers
The concept of “cognition enhancers” can help
us understand how we can use these emerging
technologies. A cognition enhancer combines
the complementary strengths of a person and
an information technology. Two categories of
cognition enhancers will have considerable
impact on the workplace: empowering
environments and hypermedia.
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Direct
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Evolution:
•AI Assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa): Help
users process information faster,
manage tasks, and make decisions
efficiently.
•Wearables (e.g., Smart Glasses):
Provide real-time data and enhance
decision-making in environments like
surgery or industrial work.
•E-learning Platforms (e.g., Coursera,
AI Tutors): Personalize learning paths
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to enhance cognitive skills like memory
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