Computers and their use

Zoha Irfan
 WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates
information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve,
and process data.
We know that we 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.
 HISTORY OF THE COMPUTER
The first digital computer and what most people think of as a
computer was called the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical
Integrator and Computer). It was built during World War II
(1943-1946) and was designed to help automate the
calculations being done by human computers. By doing these
calculations on a computer, they could achieve results much
faster .
Early computers like the ENIAC used vacuum tubes and were
large and only found in businesses, universities, or
governments. Later, computers began utilizing transistors and
smaller and cheaper parts that allowed the ordinary person to
own a computer.
 WHAT COMPONENTS MAKE UP A
COMPUTER?
 CPU
 Mouse
 Keyboard
 Printer
 Motherboard
 Monitor
 Ram
 Power supply
 Case fan etc.
 FIELDS OF USE
Following are the fields where computers are used:
 Education
 Medical
 Government sector
 Science
 Banking
 Training
 Arts
 Entertainment ,etc.
 USES OF COMPUTERS
A computer helps you to type a document.
A computer helps you to listen to music.
A computer helps you to use the internet.
A computer helps you to send e-mail.
A computer is used by Designers, Engineers , Doctors,
Teachers, and Students, Scientists in their everyday
assignments related to the office or maybe, for personal
entertainment.
Computers have supported Business organizations and
industries to reach new heights , etc.
 TYPES OF COMPUTERS
1) Mainframe computers
2) Super computers
3) Mini computers
4) Micro computers
5) Hybrid computers
6) Smart phones
7) Tabs
8) Netbook
9) PDA
HOW ARE COMPUTERS USE TODAY?
Today, computers do jobs that used to be complicated
much simpler. For example, you can write a letter in
a wordprocessor, edit it anytime, spellcheck, print copies,
and send it to someone across the world in seconds.
 All these activities would have taken someone days, if
not months, to do before.
 Also, these examples are a small fraction of what
computers can do.
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