2. The word computer is derived
from the English word
"compute" which means to
calculate. So, in simple words
computer is an electronic
device which is used for fast
calculations. Furthermore, a
computer is a programmable
electronic device which is
designed to accept data,
perform prescribed
mathematical and logical
operations at high speed, and
display the results of such
operations.
3. When we hear the word
computer we often think of a
personal computer like
desktop or laptop. However,
computer comes in various
types and they perform many
different functions in our daily
lives. Like when you are using
an oven to reheat your food,
using calculator or texting
your friend using your phone.
And those are some of
different types of computers.
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5.
6. a computer device or a program that is
dedicated for managing network resources.
Servers are often referred to as dedicated
because they usually carry out hardly any
other tasks apart from their servers.
7.
8. known as cellular phone or simply cell
phone is a wireless handheld device that
allows the users to make and receive
calls and to send text messages. The
earliest generation of mobile phones
could only make and receive calls.
Today’s mobile phones, however, games,
cameras, video players and even
navigational system.
Mobile Phone
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10. Monitor is often used synonymously
with "computer screen" or "display." It
an output device that displays
information in pictorial form. The
monitor displays the computer's user
interface and open programs, allowing
the user to interact with the computer,
typically using the keyboard and
mouse.
11. Modem is short for "Modulator-
Demodulator." is a hardware device
that converts data from a digital
format, intended for communication
directly between devices with
specialized wiring. It allows a
computer or another device, such as a
router or switch, to connect to the
Internet.
12. System Unit is also known as a "tower" or
"chassis," is the enclosure that contains
most of the components of a personal
computer. Cases are usually constructed
from steel, aluminum and plastic and it is
the main part of a desktop computer. It
includes the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and
other components. It also includes the case
that houses the internal components of the
computer.
13. A computer mouse is a hand-held
pointing device that controls a
cursor in a GUI and can move and
select text, icons, files, and folders.
For desktop computers, the mouse
is placed on a flat surface such as a
mouse pad or a desk and is placed
in front of your computer.
14. A computer speaker is an output
hardware device that connects to a
computer to generate sounds. The
signal used to produce the sound
that comes from a computer
speaker is created by the computer's
sound card.
15. A printer is a peripheral
device or a machine
which makes a persistent
representation of graphics
or text, usually on paper.
16. A computer keyboard is a
typewriter-style device
composed of finger-sized
buttons called keys to enter
or manipulate data on a
computer or other device.