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Define hardware
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A hardware is a component or a computer device which you can touch and see.
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Define software
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A software is a computer data which is installed on your computer and it is controlled with your hardware.
There are two main types of computer software: 1. Application Software – Everyday programs that you use to produce something useful. E.g. Microsoft Office, Web Browsers etc 2.System Software – Includes operating systems and different utilities to allow your system to run smoothly e.g. operating systems, disc cleaners. System software often manages the computer's resources. |
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What are the types of computers ?
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Computers allow us to perform many tasks from gaming to complicated calculations. There are many different types of computers including:
-Personal Computers (Desktop) = performs tasks such as Gaming, Household Account Management, Homework, Internet Access and Emailing. -Mainframe = very large and expensive and are capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands, of users at the same time, generally used in large organisations for processing huge amounts of data. -Laptop = These can be carried around but can be stolen easily. -Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) = PDA’s are handheld computers with facilities including Personal Organisers, Internet Browsing, Emailing -Palmtop -Notebooks |
