Computer Categories

A laptop is a portable computer that has most or all of the same abilities as a desktop, but is small enough for easy mobility and is designed to fit on your lap and for easy transport. In contrast, a desktop computer is a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table.

A tablet computer typically has a touch screen display, processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single thin, flat, and lightweight device. It may also come equipped with sensors like digital cameras, a microphone, and an accelerometer.

Tablets use touch screen and gesture recognition to replace the mouse, trackpad, and keyboard used in laptops. The touchscreen display allows for direct finger or stylus input, rather than using a separate pointing device and keyboard.

<p>A server is a computer or program that provides functionality and services to other computers or devices on a network, such as sharing data, storing content, controlling access to resources, or performing computations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All-in-one desktop computers do not contain a separate tower case. Instead, the screen and processing circuit are housed in the same case, unlike traditional desktops where the screen and tower are separate components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tablets often come equipped with sensors such as digital cameras, microphones, and accelerometers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The six major categories of computers mentioned are personal computers, handheld computers, Internet appliances, mid-range servers, mainframes, and supercomputers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A personal computer is a computer that can perform all its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The types of personal computers include laptops, tablets, and desktops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A mobile computer is a portable personal computer, designed so that a user can carry it from place to place. Laptops and tablets are sometimes called mobile computers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A user is anyone who interacts with a computer or mobile device, or utilizes the information it generates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A laptop computer is also called a notebook computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers