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What is computer
September 20, 2020
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the

ability to store, retrieve, and process data. You may already know that you can use a
computer to type documents, send email, play games, and browse the Web. You can
also use it to edit or create spreadsheets, presentations, and even videos.
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Hardware vs. software

Before we talk about different types of computers, let's talk about two things all
computers have in common: hardware and software.
Hardware is any part of your 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 below.
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. Below, you can see an image of Microsoft PowerPoint, which is
used to create presentations.
Everything you do on your computer will rely on both hardware and software. For
example, right now you may be viewing this lesson in a web browser (software) and
using your mouse (hardware) to click from page to page. As you learn about different
types of computers, ask yourself about the differences in their hardware. As you
progress through this tutorial, you'll see that different types of computers also often use
different types of software.
What are the different types of

computers?
When most people hear the word computer, they think of a personal computer such as
a desktop or laptop. However, computers come in many shapes and sizes, and they
perform many different functions in our daily lives. When you 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.
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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.
PCs and Macs

Personal computers come in two main styles: PC and Mac. Both are fully functional, but
they have a different look and feel, and many people prefer one or the other.
PCs
This type of computer began with the original IBM PC that was introduced in 1981. Other
companies began creating similar computers, which were called IBM PC
Compatible (often shortened to PC). Today, this is the most common type of personal
computer, and it typically includes the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Macs
The Macintosh computer was introduced in 1984, and it was the first widely sold
personal computer with a graphical user interface, or GUI (pronounced gooey). All Macs
are made by one company (Apple), and they almost always use the Mac OS X operating
system.

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A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the

Also read : full form of computer

Hardware vs. software

Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how

What are the different types of

A server is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network. For

Smartphones: Many cell phones can do a lot of things computers can do,

Wearables: Wearable technology is a general term for a group of devices—

Game consoles: A game console is a specialized type of computer that is used

TVs: Many TVs now include applications—or apps—that let you access various

PCs and Macs

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