Introduction to Computers
Let’s discuss the basics of computers.
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What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that performs processes, calculations and operations according to instructions provided by its hardware or software. It accepts input (data or information), processes it, and then produces an output.
Hardware and software
Any part of the computer that we can touch is called hardware. In other words, hardware refers to all physical components of a computer. Software is any set of instructions that can guide the hardware to perform a certain operation or calculation.
The mouse you’re using to scroll up or down through this lesson is an example of hardware, ...