Computer Basics

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What is a computer?

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A device that manipulates information, stores and retrieves data, and processes data.

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What is hardware?

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Any part of a computer with a physical structure

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What is software?

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Any set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

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What are the different types of computers?

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Desktop computers, laptop computers, tablet computers, servers, game consoles, TVs, smartphones, and wearables.

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What is a desktop computer?

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A computer designed to be placed on a desk

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What is a laptop computer?

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A battery-powered computer that is portable.

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What is a tablet computer?

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A handheld computer with a touch-sensitive screen.

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What is a server?

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A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

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What is a PC?

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A computer designed to be placed on a desk.

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What is a Mac?

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A personal computer with a graphical user interface.