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An Introduction into Computers
A computer is any device or machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Computers are also called general purpose machines, as most of the computers with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) are used in many different applications. For example: smartphones and tablets. To perform these wide ranges of functions, a computer is installed with various software. Web browsers, video calling, word processing and games are a few examples of software.
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Evolution of computers from 1837 Input-process-output model of computer processing Applications of computers Components of a computer Research and advancements in computing
More Computer Theory Modules
Introduction to Computers is one lesson in our Computer Theory module. The other theory lessons can be found below:
