AE 21

(IT Tools
Applications in
IT
Tools Business)
Dalubhasaan ng Lunsod ng San Pablo
Bachelor of Science in
Entrepreneurship
Second Semester, A. Y. 2020-2021
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Introduction to
Computers
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A Computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions

stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to
specific rules, produce information (output), and store the information for future
use.

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Data and Information

Data is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images,
audio, and video. Information conveys meaning to users.

Data is essentially the plain facts and statistics collected during the operations of a
business. While information allows a business to make informed decisions by
presenting data in a way that can be interpreted by management.

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PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC)

A personal computer (pc) is a computer that can perform all of its inputs,
processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one
person at a time.

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Types of Personal Computers

 A Laptop, also called a notebook computer, is a thin lightweight mobile

computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base. Designed to fit on
your lap and for easy transport.
 Tablets are usually smaller than laptops but larger than phones. It is a thin, light-
weight mobile computer that has a touch screen.

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Types of Personal Computers

 A Desktop or Desktop Computer is a personal computer designed to be in a

stationary location. Another type of desktop is called all-in-one, does not contain
a tower and instead uses the same case to house the display and the processing
circuitry.
 A server is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other
computers or devices on a network. Services provided by servers include storing
content and noncontrolling access to hardware, software, and other resources on
a network.

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MOBILE AND GAME DEVICES

A mobile device is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand. Some
mobile devices are Internet capable, meaning that they can connect Internet
wirelessly. You can often exchange information between the Internet and a mobile
device or between a computer or network and a mobile device.

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Types of Mobile Devices

 A smartphone is an Internet-capable phone. Other apps are available through an app

store is typically associated with the phone. With most smartphone models, you can
also listen to music, take photos, and record videos. Most smartphones have a touch
screen.
 Digital camera is a device that allows you to take photos and store the photographed
images digitally.
 A portable media player is a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and
play or view digital media. Digital media includes music, photos, and videos.

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Types of Mobile Devices

 A digital media player or streaming media player is a device, typically used in a

home, that streams digital media from a computer or network to a television, projector,
or some other entertainment device.

 E-Book Reader is a mobile device that is used primarily for reading e-books. An e-
book or digital book, is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers
and other digital devices.

 Wearable device or wearable is a small, mobile computing consumer device designed

to be worn. Two popular wearable devices are activity trackers and smartwatches.
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A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known

as hardware.

These components include input devices, output devices, a system unit, storage
devices, and communications devices. (Shelly et al., 2008)

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Input Devices
An input device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer. Six widely used input devices are the keyboard,
mouse, microphone, scanner, digital camera, and PC video camera.

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Common Input Methods

A keyboard Pointing device is an Voice and Video Input Scanner is a light-

contains keys input device that Some mobile devices sensing input device
you press to enter allows a user to and computers enable that converts printed
data and control a small you to speak data text and images into a
instructions into symbol on a screen, instructions using voice form the computer can
a computer or called the pointer. input and to capture live process.
mobile device. full-motion images
using video input.

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Output Devices

An output device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or

more people. Four commonly used output devices are a printer, a monitor, speakers,
and a portable media player

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Common Output Methods

Printer is an output Display is an output Speakers, Earbuds, and

device that produces device that visually Headphones allow you to
text and graphics on a conveys text, graphics, hear audio, that is, music,
physical medium, such and video information. voice, and other sounds.
as paper or other
material.

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Memory and Storage

Memory consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be

executed and data needed by those instructions.

Storage holds data, instructions, and information for future use.

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STORAGE DEVICES

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