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Basic Computer
Basic Computer
Computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to
instructions given to it in a variable program.
Using the mouse, there are different t types of cursor: Arrow, the hand, and the hourglass
keyboard is a peripheral device that enables a user to input text into a computer or any other electronic
machinery.
Components of computer:
STORAGE – is a process through which digital data is saved within a data storage device by means of
computing technology.
Categories of Computers:
1. Personal Computers (desktop) – PC and compatibles and APPLE Macintosh
2. Mobile computers and mobile devices
3. Midrange servers
4. Mainframe computers
5. Supercomputers
Computer Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute
specific tasks. Applications Examples: word processing, databases, games, internet browsers (Internet
Explorer, Chrome) Network – collection of computers and devices connected together.
We need network to share resources, hardware devices, software programs, data and information to save
money and time.
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Chyryl L. Sacatropez