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Monday, September 16, 2019

Computer Definition,Full Form,Types of computer:


A computer may be a machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations supported instructions provided by a software or hardware program. It is designed to execute applications and provides a spread of solutions by combining integrated hardware and software components.
A computer may be a device that accepts information (in the shape of digitalized data) and manipulates it for a few result supported a program, software, or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.
Complex computers include the means for storing data (including the program, which is additionally a sort of data) for a few necessary duration. A program could also be invariable and built into the pc hardware (and called logic circuitry because it is on microprocessors) or different programs could also be provided to the pc (loaded into its storage then started by an administrator or user). Today's computers have both kinds of programming.
Computer Full Form:


C- Commonly
O- Operating
M- Machine
P- Personally
U- Used for
T- Technology
E- Educational and
R- Research

Computer is an electronic machine, it takes input (instructions) from user and process them then it gives result (output).

Major types of computers:


Analog computer - Represents data by measurable quantities.


Desktop computer - A private computer that matches on a desk and is usually used for business or gaming.



Digital computer - Digital computer - Operates with numbers expressed as digits e.i. 0 and 1.



Hybrid computer - It combines features of both analog and digital computers.



Laptop (notebook) - It is type of computer which is portable. Laptop is also known as notebook. Laptop has LCD or LED screen. Basically it is design for portability. Laptop has a toucpad-it is used to give input to laptop. Laptop, like desktop computer has USB port for connecting pen drive, keyboard and mouse. We can also connect wireless mouse and keyboard with laptop. 



Mainframe (big iron) computer - A centralized computer used for giant scale computing. It is a large size computer, it can store large amount of data. It is used in large organizations. It is design for large input and output. 



Microcomputer - Generally referred to as a PC. Uses a single integrated semiconductor chip microprocessor. These are small in size. These computers include RAM and ROM, and input/ output devices.




Minicomputer An antiquated term for a computer that's smaller than a mainframe and bigger than a microcomputer.



Notebook - A smaller and fewer powerful version of a laptop.

Personal computer (PC) - A computer designed to be employed by one person at a time.

Smartphone - A cellular phone designed with an integrated computer.


Supercomputer - A high performing computer that operates at extremely high speeds.It is a 5th generation computer.



Tablet computer (tablet PC) - A wireless pc with slightly screen.

Workstation - Equipment designed for one user to finish a specialized technical/scientific task.
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