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Lesson 4 - Types of Computers

The document discusses different types of computers based on use and size. It describes analog computers, digital computers, mainframe computers, micro computers, personal computers, mini computers, servers, wearable computers, and tablet computers. For each type, it provides details on what they are used for, their key features and components. It explains that analog computers are almost extinct today and were used to process analog data, while digital computers operate using binary digits and are programmable.

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Lesson 4 - Types of Computers

The document discusses different types of computers based on use and size. It describes analog computers, digital computers, mainframe computers, micro computers, personal computers, mini computers, servers, wearable computers, and tablet computers. For each type, it provides details on what they are used for, their key features and components. It explains that analog computers are almost extinct today and were used to process analog data, while digital computers operate using binary digits and are programmable.

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2nd Grading

INSTALL AND
CONFIGURE
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
What are the built-in tools
in Windows used for
system configuration?
How to access these
tools?
DIFFERENT TYPES OF
COMPUTER
Based on Use
-Analog, Digital, Hybrid

Based on Size
-Main frame computers,
Micro computers, Personal
computers, Mini computers,
Analog Computer
• Almost extinct today
• a computer which is used to
process analog data
• Used for measuring time,
pressure, temperature, voltage,
speed and weight
Digital Computer
• uses digital circuits and are
designed to operate on two states,
namely bits 0 and 1
• they are programmable
• are either general purpose
computer or special purpose one
Mainframe Computer
• Used by large organizations for
highly critical applications such as
bulk data processing
• has the capacity to host
multiple operating systems
Micro Computer
• has microprocessor/
central processing unit
• It don’t occupy space as much as
mainframe, these computers can fit
on desks or tables and prove to be
the best choice for single-user tasks
Personal Computer
Comes in different forms such as
desktops, laptops and netbooks.

Desktop: are widely popular for daily


use in the workplace and households.
Laptops: run on a single battery or an
external adapter that charges the
computer batteries. It has inbuilt
keyboard, touchpad and a liquid
crystal display
Netbook: it falls in the category of
laptops but are inexpensive and
relatively small in size. It can access
internet by means of Bluetooth or Wi-
Fi communication.
Mini Computer
• Also called mid-range systems or
workstations
• with an input-output device such as a
tele-printer And at least four thousand
words of memory
• capable of running programs in a
higher level language.
Servers
• computers designed to provide
services to client machines in a
computer network
• have larger storage capacities and
powerful processors
• are large in size are designed to be
fail-safe and resistant to crash
Wearable Computers
• These computer can be worn on
the body and are often used in the
study of behavior modelling and
human health.
Tablet Computers
• mobile computers that are very
handy to use
• uses the touch screen technology

• Tablets come with on-screen


keyboard or use a stylus or
digital pen

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