COMPUTER

OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

WHAT IS COMPUTER?
COMPUTER
 The computer is considered as
one of the most invaluable tool
that is used by many people.
 It is a powerful device that can
perform a variety of tasks and
processes.
 It is a machine that helps an
individual increase work
efficiency and productivity.
 An electronic device capable
of accepting data and
manipulating these data into
information under the control
of instructions scored in its
memory
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER
 Increase person’s productivity
 It’s speed
 Store large amount of data, instructions, or
program, and information.
 It’s accuracy
 Can process large amount of data accurately
 Versatility and reliability
 Can work for a long hours
DISADVANTAGES
 Has limitations
 Cannot operate without instructions
 Cannot think for itself
 Can only do what it designed to do
 Cannot process creative ideas or thought like
humans do

 Because computer is a machine, it can wear

and tear over a period of time.
 TYPES OF
COMPUTER
CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER
Microcomputer
 Is a computer with a microprocessor as its
central processing unit
 Is primarily designed for single user

Minicomputer
 Is also known midrange computer
 More powerful than microcomputer
 Can support hundreds of users at the same
time
CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER
 MICROCOMPUTER  MINICOMPUTER
CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER
Mainframe
 Also known as
enterprise server
 Refers to large
computers used by
organizations such as
governments and banks
 Designed to provide
services millions of
multiple users at a
time
Supercomputer
 Largest and most
powerful type of
computer capable of
processing trillions
of instructions
 Designed to solve
highly complex
scientific
calculations
CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER
 General-purpose computers
Designed to perform a variety of tasks
 Special-purpose computers

Designed to perform a set of specific task

 MODERN
CLASSIFICATIONS
OF COMPUTER
EMBEDDED COMPUTERS
 A special purpose of
embedded computer or
implanted as a component of
a product.
 Designed to perform specific
tasks for that product
 Referred to as
“microcontrollers” because
they are designed to control
the operations of the product
Examples:
Digital cameras, mobile phones,
media players, cars, television,
microwave ovens, and
dishwashers.
PERSONAL COMPUTERS
 A computer that is
built around a
microprocessor.
 It is designed to
perform all of its
operations(input,
processing and output)
by itself
 Used by single user at a
time
 Widely used at homes,
schools, and businesses
MAIN CATEGORIES OF
PERSONAL COMPUTER
a) Desktop computer
Is a personal computer that is designed so that
all of its components fit on a desk.

b.) Notebook computer

Also known as laptop,
Is a portable lightweight personal computer
designed to fit on your lap
Its components are built-in into the machine
PERSONAL COMPUTER
MOBILE COMPUTERS

 Is a type of
computing device
that can be carried
from place to
place.
TYPES OF MOBILE DEVICES
 Tablet computers
 a type of computer that resembles a letter-
sized slate and integrated with a flat touch
screen
 It usually operated by touching the part of
the screen
 Can be used for taking notes, reading books
and viewing different types of media
TYPES OF MOBILE DEVICES
 Mobile devices
- A category of computing devices that are
small enough to carry in pocket.
 Devices have built-in processor and memory
and use memory cards as storage of data and
programs.
Examples:
Smart phones
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
Portable media players
TYPES OF MOBILE DEVICES
 Handheld computers
 Referred to as Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC)
 A type of computer that has small enough to
fit in one hand.
 Meter readers and parcel delivery people
commonly used handheld computers to
obtain and record information
GAME CONSOLE
 A computing device that
is designed for a single or
multiplayer video games
 It uses a handheld
controller as input, a
television as output, and
memory storage

Examples:
Microsoft Xbox 360
Nintendo Wii
Sony Playstation
WORKSTATION
 A desktop computer that
has a more powerful
processor, larger
memory capacity, and
greater multitasking
capabilities.
 Commonly used for
scientific and
engineering applications
which require performing
a large number of
calculations and high-
speed graphic display
SERVERS

 A type of computer that is configured to

provide access to network resources.

 It is typically used as central repository of

programs, data and information.
SUPERCOMPUTERS
 The fastest, most
powerful, and most
expensive computer
capable of processing
complex, sophisticated
mathematical and
scientific calculations.

 Which include weather

forecasting, fluid
dynamics, nuclear
simulations, and
theoretical astrophysics