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What Is Computer?

A computer is an electronic device that can store, process, and manipulate data. It uses hardware components like a keyboard and internal parts to function, and software programs to tell it what to do. Computers come in many forms including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, smartphones, wearables, and even appliances like TVs that now have computing capabilities.

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What Is Computer?

A computer is an electronic device that can store, process, and manipulate data. It uses hardware components like a keyboard and internal parts to function, and software programs to tell it what to do. Computers come in many forms including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, smartphones, wearables, and even appliances like TVs that now have computing capabilities.

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• A computer is an electronic device that

manipulates information, or data. It has


the ability to store, retrieve, and process
What is a data. We can use a computer to type
computer? documents, send email, play games, and
browse the Web. We can also use it to edit
or create spreadsheets, presentations,
and even videos.
• Hardware is any part of computer that has
a physical structure, such as the keyboard
or mouse. It also includes all of the
computer's internal parts, which you can
see in the image beside.

Hardware
• Software is any set of
instructions that tells the
hardware what to do and
how to do it. Examples of
software include web
browsers, games, and word
processors. Beside, you can
see an image of Microsoft
PowerPoint, which is used to
create presentations.

Software
When most people hear the word computer, they
think of a personal computer such as a desktop
What are the or laptop. However, computers come in many
shapes and sizes, and they perform many
different types different functions in our daily lives. When you
of computers? withdraw cash from an ATM, scan groceries at the
store, or use a calculator, you're using a type of
computer.
Desktop
computers
• Many people use desktop
computers at work,
home, and school.
Desktop computers are
designed to be placed on
a desk, and they're
typically made up of a few
different parts, including
the computer case,
monitor, keyboard, and
mouse.
Laptop computers
• The second type of computer
you may be familiar with is a
laptop computer, commonly
called a laptop. Laptops are
battery-powered computers
that are more portable than
desktops, allowing you to use
them almost anywhere.
Tablet computers

• Tablet computers—or tablets—


are handheld computers that are
even more portable than laptops.
Instead of a keyboard and mouse,
tablets use a touch-sensitive
screen for typing and navigation.
The iPad is an example of a
tablet.
Servers

• A server is a computer that serves up


information to other computers on a
network. For example, whenever you
use the Internet, you're looking at
something that's stored on a server.
Many businesses also use local file
servers to store and share files
internally.
Other types of computers
Many of today's electronics are basically specialized
computers, though we don't always think of them that way.
Here are a few common examples.
• Smartphones: Many cell phones can do a lot of things
computers can do, including browsing the Internet and
playing games. They are often called smartphones.
• Wearables: Wearable technology is a general term for a
group of devices—including fitness trackers and
smartwatches—that are designed to be worn throughout
the day. These devices are often called wearables for short.
• Game consoles: A game console is a specialized type of
computer that is used for playing video games on your TV.
• TVs: Many TVs now include applications—or apps—that let
you access various types of online content. For example,
you can stream video from the Internet directly onto your
TV.

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