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    Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer like the keyboard, mouse, and internal components. Software refers to programs and instructions that tell hardware what to do, like web browsers, games, and PowerPoint. Computers come in many forms including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, smartphones, wearables, game consoles, and smart TVs. Personal computers mainly come as PCs, which typically run Windows, or Macs, which are made by Apple and run Mac OS.

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    Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer like the keyboard, mouse, and internal components. Software refers to programs and instructions that tell hardware what to do, like web browsers, games, and PowerPoint. Computers come in many forms including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, smartphones, wearables, game consoles, and smart TVs. Personal computers mainly come as PCs, which typically run Windows, or Macs, which are made by Apple and run Mac OS.

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    Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer like the keyboard, mouse, and internal components. Software refers to programs and instructions that tell hardware what to do, like web browsers, games, and PowerPoint. Computers come in many forms including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, smartphones, wearables, game consoles, and smart TVs. Personal computers mainly come as PCs, which typically run Windows, or Macs, which are made by Apple and run Mac OS.

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    Hardware vs.

    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. Below, you can see an image of Microsoft
    PowerPoint, which is used to create presentations.

    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.

    PCs and Macs


    Personal computers come in two main styles: PC and Mac. Both are fully functional, but
    they have a different look and feel, and many people prefer one or the other.

    PCs

    This type of computer began with the original IBM PC that was introduced in 1981. Other
    companies began creating similar computers, which were called IBM PC Compatible (often
    shortened to PC). Today, this is the most common type of personal computer, and it typically
    includes the Microsoft Windows operating system.

    Macs
    The Macintosh computer was introduced in 1984, and it was the first widely sold personal
    computer with a graphical user interface, or GUI (pronounced gooey). All Macs are made by
    one company (Apple), and they almost always use the Mac OS X operating system.

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