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    A computer is an electronic device that can store, process, and manipulate data. There are several types of computers including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, smartphones, wearables, game consoles, and even modern TVs. Desktops are designed for use on a desk while laptops are portable. Tablets use a touchscreen instead of keyboard and mouse. Servers store and share information over a network. Other devices like phones, wearables, and TVs also have computing capabilities.

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    What Is A Computer

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    A computer is an electronic device that can store, process, and manipulate data. There are several types of computers including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, smartphones, wearables, game consoles, and even modern TVs. Desktops are designed for use on a desk while laptops are portable. Tablets use a touchscreen instead of keyboard and mouse. Servers store and share information over a network. Other devices like phones, wearables, and TVs also have computing capabilities.

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    A computer is an electronic device that can store, process, and manipulate data. There are several types of computers including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, smartphones, wearables, game consoles, and even modern TVs. Desktops are designed for use on a desk while laptops are portable. Tablets use a touchscreen instead of keyboard and mouse. Servers store and share information over a network. Other devices like phones, wearables, and TVs also have computing capabilities.

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    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. You may already know
    that you 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.

    Watch the video below to learn about different types of computers.

    Looking for the old version of this video? You can still view it here.

    Hardware vs. software


    Before we talk about different types of computers, let's talk about two things
    all computers have in common: hardware and software.

     Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical


    structure, such as the keyboard or mouse. It also includes all
    of the computer's internal parts, which you can see in the
    image below.
     Software is any set of instructions that tells the
    hardware what to do and how to do it. Examples of
    software include web browsers, games, and word processors.

    Everything you do on your computer will rely on both hardware and software.
    For example, right now you may be viewing this lesson in a web
    browser (software) and using your mouse (hardware) to click from page to
    page. As you learn about different types of computers, ask yourself about the
    differences in their hardware. As you progress through this tutorial, you'll see
    that different types of computers also often use different types of software.

    What are the different types of


    computers?
    When most people hear the word computer, they think of a personal
    computer such as a desktop or laptop. However, computers come in many
    shapes and sizes, and they perform many different functions in our daily
    lives. When you withdraw cash from an ATM, scan groceries at the store, or
    use a calculator, you're using a type of computer.

    Desktop computers
    Many people use desktop computers at work, home, and school. Desktop
    computers are designed to be placed on a desk, and they're typically made
    up of a few different parts, including the computer
    case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

    Laptop computers
    The second type of computer you may be familiar with is a laptop computer,
    commonly called a laptop. Laptops are battery-powered computers that
    are more portable than desktops, allowing you to use them almost
    anywhere.

    Tablet computers
    Tablet computers—or tablets—are handheld computers that are even more
    portable than laptops. Instead of a keyboard and mouse, tablets use a touch-
    sensitive screen for typing and navigation. The iPad is an example of a
    tablet.

    Servers
    A server is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a
    network. For example, whenever you use the Internet, you're looking at
    something that's stored on a server. Many businesses also use local file
    servers to store and share files internally.

    Other types of computers


    Many of today's electronics are basically specialized computers, though we
    don't always think of them that way. Here are a few common examples.

     Smartphones: Many cell phones can do a lot of things


    computers can do, including browsing the Internet and
    playing games. They are often called smartphones.
     Wearables: Wearable technology is a general term for a
    group of devices—including fitness
    trackers and smartwatches—that are designed to be worn
    throughout the day. These devices are often
    called wearables for short.
     Game consoles: A game console is a specialized type of
    computer that is used for playing video games on your TV.
     TVs: Many TVs now include applications—or apps—that
    let you access various types of online content. For example,
    you can stream video from the Internet directly onto your
    TV.

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