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What is a computer

Computers are devices capable of processing data, producing information, and performing operations based on programmed instructions. Fundamental components of a computer include the CPU, which acts as the brain, the RAM for temporary data storage, the ROM for permanent data storage, and the GPU for handling graphics.

What is a computer

Sources

http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/cpu.htm

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~fgandon/lecture/uk1999/computers_types/

http://www.ultrabookreview.com/2796-ultrabook-definition/

http://www.partesdeunacomputadora.net/

What is a computer?

Capable of

Sources:

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~fgandon/lecture/uk1999/computers_types/


https://www.google.com.ar/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1GPEA_enAR377&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on#q=what+is+a+computer&safe=active&ssui=on&*




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Producing signals or information
Performing operations according to procedural instructions (program)
Recieving data in a particular form

Basic types of Computers

Supercomputer
Fastest computers currently available
Employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations
Use enormous amount of space, sometimes entire rooms
Workstation computer
Relatively large amount of RAM
High graphic power
Used for engineering applications (CAD/CAM) such as desktop publishing, software development, and so on
Personal Computer (PC)
Basic types of PC´s

Ultrabooks

Small computer built to offer the same or more power than laptops, but in a thinner format

Notebook

Smaller than Laptops, but bigger and more powerful than Netbooks

Netbook

Smaller and less powerful than laptops

Laptop

Portable, battery powered computer

Desktop

Built to stay on a table with a monitor, mouse and keyboard hooked to it

Small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an individual user
Entire CPU build in one chip

Basic parts every computer has

RAM Memory
Stores smaller amounts of information than ROM that is used to multitask and disappears when the computer is turned off
ROM Memory
Stores downloaded multimedia that stays saved even when the computer is turned off
GPU
Graphical Processor Unit used to process heavy graphical information
CPU
Central Processor Unit used to process numbers depending on the software. Brains of the computer
Casing
Part used to store all the components of the computer