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What is the primary function of a server in a network?
What is the primary function of a server in a network?
What is the main difference between a desktop computer and a laptop?
What is the main difference between a desktop computer and a laptop?
What type of devices primarily use the Chrome OS operating system?
What type of devices primarily use the Chrome OS operating system?
What is the primary function of hardware in a computer?
What is the primary function of hardware in a computer?
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What is the term for the electronic device that manipulates information or data?
What is the term for the electronic device that manipulates information or data?
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What type of operating system is used by Macintosh computers?
What type of operating system is used by Macintosh computers?
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What is the term for a set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do?
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What type of devices primarily use the iOS operating system?
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Study Notes
What is a Computer?
- A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data.
- It sees data as ones and zeros, but can combine them into complex things like photos, movies, websites, and games.
Hardware and Software
- Hardware is any physical part of the computer, including internal components and external parts like the monitor and keyboard.
- Software is a set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do, such as a web browser, media player, or word processor.
Types of Computers
- Personal computers can be desktop computers or laptops, which have similar capabilities but in a more portable package.
- Different types of personal computers use different operating systems, such as:
- Windows operating system
- Mac OS (on Macintosh computers)
- Chrome OS (on Chromebooks)
Mobile Devices
- Smartphones and other mobile devices mostly use:
- iOS operating system
- Android operating system
Other Types of Computers
- TVs, game consoles, and appliances like refrigerators can have built-in computers, although they may not do everything a desktop or laptop can.
Servers
- A server sends information to other computers on a network.
- Web servers deliver web pages to your computer when you use the internet.
- Servers are also used in offices to store and share files.
What is a Computer?
- A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data, seeing it as ones and zeros.
- It can combine these binary digits to create complex things like photos, movies, websites, and games.
Hardware and Software
- Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer, including internal components and external parts like the monitor and keyboard.
- Software is a set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do, examples include web browsers, media players, and word processors.
Types of Computers
- Personal computers can be categorized into desktop computers and laptops, which have similar capabilities but in a more portable package.
- Different types of personal computers use different operating systems, such as Windows, Mac OS, and Chrome OS.
Mobile Devices
- Smartphones and other mobile devices mostly use iOS or Android operating systems.
Other Types of Computers
- TVs, game consoles, and appliances like refrigerators can have built-in computers, although they may not have the same capabilities as desktop or laptop computers.
Servers
- A server is a computer that sends information to other computers on a network.
- Web servers deliver web pages to your computer when you use the internet.
- Servers are also used in offices to store and share files.
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Learn the basics of computers, including hardware, software, and how they process information.
