Types and

Applications of
Computer

Jose Mari Angelo V.

Cabrera
Types of
Computers
Personal
Computers
• A complete computer on a small
scale, designed for use by one person
at a time.
• Personal computers are general-
purpose computers designed for
individual use.
• They come in desktop and laptop
forms.
Workstation
• Workstations are high-performance computers
designed for specialized tasks such as scientific
simulations, computer-aided design (CAD), video
editing, and 3D modeling.
• Workstations are used by professionals in fields like
engineering, graphic design, and multimedia
production where high processing power and
specialized capabilities are essential.
Mainframe
• High-performance computers with large
amounts of memory and processors.
• Processes billions of simple calculations
and transactions in real time.
• Critical to commercial databases,
transaction servers, and applications
that require high resiliency, security, and
agility.
Server
• Servers are designed to provide services or
resources to other computers in a network.
• They often have powerful hardware configurations to
handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Servers are used for hosting websites, managing
databases, file storage, email services, and other
network-related functions.
Supercomputers

• General-purpose computers that

function at the highest operational rate
or peak performance for computers.
• Fastest calculating devices ever
invented
• Supercomputers are used in scientific
research (weather modeling, nuclear
simulations), aerospace engineering,
and other applications where extreme
computational power is required.
Embedded Computers
• Embedded computers are integrated into other
devices or systems to control specific functions.
• Sometimes referred to as microprocessors.
• Embedded computers are found in everyday devices
like washing machines, microwave ovens, cars, and
industrial machinery, controlling specific functions.
Smartphones/Tablets

• Smartphones and tablets are handheld devices

with computing capabilities, typically running
mobile operating systems.
• These devices are used for communication,
browsing the internet, social media, gaming, and
a wide range of mobile applications.
Applicationof
Computers
 Education
• The application of computer play vital role in Computer-aided learning
and teaching is changing the entire spectrum of our education system.
The multimedia-rich computerized animation and video help students to
understand the concepts in a very simple and effective manner.
• Virtual Classroom s is a reality nowadays. The technology uses video
conferencing and online modules of study material for learning.
• The results of various education boards, as well as entrance exams, are
available online. Students can find information about various colleges
through the Internet and can apply online for desired courses.
Banking
• As a result of the computerization and networking of a large number of
banks, several facilities are being offered to the customers. Using online
banking, you can check your past transactions from the date of the
account opening with real-time balance.
• Money can be easily be transferred to any account across the globe.
Internet banking also allows to use ATM or Debit Card, Credit Card to shop,
buy tickets, pay bills for utility services like electricity, telephone, and
mobiles recharge.
• You can even subscribe to a free monthly bank account statements and
apply online to open fixed deposits. the facility of subscribing to mobile
banking enables you to virtually carry along the bank with you.
Business
• Computer has helped in improving business activities throughout
the world. The organization can have access to the latest
technology and manpower across the world. E-commerce has
completely changed the scenario of online shopping.
• Much more online business growth from the application of
computer such as Amazon, Flipkart, etc. Global business relations
can be now maintained through the Internet.
• Computers are used in offices for maintaining sales and marketing
records, stock control, Planning, Productions, Tax Records and
preparing salary sheet.
Science and Research
The computer is facilitating the research work in a tremendous way by
performing complex computations, which sometimes seem impossible for
humans. Some of them are listed below:-
•Computers with high performance are used to stimulate dynamic process in
Science and Engineering. Supercomputers have numerous applications in area
of Research and Development (R&D). Topographic images can be created
through computers. Scientists use computers to plot and analyze data to have a
better understanding of earthquakes.
Engineering and Manufacturing
• The Application of computers has played a major role in
Computed Aided Design(CAD) and Computer-Aided Engineering
(CAE) for designing and manufacturing high-quality products
like cars and planes.
Media and Communication
• The application of computers has played a major role in revolutionizing the
communication system. From the Advent of Telephones and Television
which were perceived as incredible things, we have come a long way to
enjoy the facilities like mobile phones, the Internet, E-mail, SMS, Chatting,
Cable TV Video Conferencing, etc.
• Music can be composed by using MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital
Interface), which allows editing and controlling of sound. A variety of
musical formats can be played as well as recorded by using computers.
Medical Field
• Computers are used in hospitals to maintain a database of patients’ history,
diagnosis, X-rays, live monitoring of patients, etc. Surgeons nowadays use
robotic surgical devices to perform delicate operations, and conduct surgeries
remotely.
• Virtual reality technologies are also used for training purposes. It also helps to
monitor the fetus inside the mother’s womb.
• The Application of Computer help in diagnosing diseases and controlling
important medical processes like CITI scan, X-ray, ECG, and Ultrasounds.
Criminal Identification and Law
Enforcement
• The application of computers can create close resembling photographs of criminals.
This help CBI(Central Bureau of Investigation) staff to identify the criminals. The
police use the DNA fingerprinting technique to identify accused with the help of skin,
hair, or blood samples collected from the site of crime.
• The traffic police use speed cameras on traffic lights to monitor people for law
violations. The police also use computers to track the information of stolen
automobiles and mobile phones in order to catch the criminals in no time.
 Military
The Application of computer plays a vital role in the design and development of high-
tech weapons for defense where absolute accuracy is essential. The whole world saw
the vast use of computers in defense during the Gulf and Afghanistan wars and also in
the Iraq war.

Computerized simulation exercises are very helpful in training pilots. Computers are
used to help in fighting terror by locating unlawful elements in the world with high
accuracy. With the use of computer technology, government around the world can
successfully execute their plans through effective planning. The world saw how
America was able to plan the downfall of Osama and located him accurately.
Government
• In government sectors, computers are used in data processing, maintaining a database of
citizens and supporting a paperless environment. The country’s defense organizations
have greatly benefitted from computers in their use for missile development, satellites,
rocket launches, etc.
• Computers are used for official correspondence, budgeting, accounts, reporting, payroll,
attendance, uploading of various schemes, forms, etc. Sectors like census bureau, Income
TAX, airline and railway, electricity board of telephone exchanges are benefiting from
computer technology.
Entertainment and Arts
• At home, the application of computers are being used for as well as entertainment.
With the advent of a computer, the member of the family can have easy access to
games music, movie e-mail, chatting, and research for their projects and
assignments. People can even enjoy the facility of watching television on their
computers.
• The computer is used for making cartoon films, producing special musical effects,
and bringing fantasy to life in movies. Cartoon characters like Walt Disney’s Mickey
and Donald, Tom, and Jerry, etc are given animation effects through computers.