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Computer
An electronic device that accepts, processes, and stores data for later use.
Advantages of Computer Use:
Increased speed with tasks
Enhanced storage capacities
Enhanced consistency and accuracy
Reliable
Disadvantages of Computer Use:
Security can be compromised
Initial cost is high
Input
The data the computer receives for processing.
Processing
The execution of one or more computer programs on the data.
Output
The data the computer sends in human-readable form.
Storage
The device that holds the data until it is rewritten or deleted.
Embedded Device
The smallest computing device built into larger electrical systems.
Mobile Device
A handheld computing device with a compact and portable design.
Personal Computer
A computing device larger than a mobile device but smaller than a desktop system.
Desktop Computer
Larger and more powerful than most laptops and are in a stationary form.
Mainframes
Used for complex, high-performance tasks with a large storage capacity and a large CPU.
Supercomputer
An extremely powerful, high-performance computing machine used for demanding tasks.
Peripheral Devices
Devices located outside the CPU and controlled by it.
Main Memory
The component of the computer that holds programs, data, and instructions currently in use.
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