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The document discusses the role of computers in modern life, defining them as electronic devices that manipulate information through binary code. It categorizes various types of computers, including personal computers, laptops, servers, and mainframes, highlighting their functions and applications in both personal and business contexts. Additionally, it contrasts servers and mainframes, noting their different capacities and purposes in data management and application hosting.

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Sts Report

The document discusses the role of computers in modern life, defining them as electronic devices that manipulate information through binary code. It categorizes various types of computers, including personal computers, laptops, servers, and mainframes, highlighting their functions and applications in both personal and business contexts. Additionally, it contrasts servers and mainframes, noting their different capacities and purposes in data management and application hosting.

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Computers play in our lives, ranging from personal devices like laptops

and smartphones to larger systems such as servers.

It begins by defining what a computer is: an electronic device that


manipulates information, interpreting data as binary code — ones and
zeros — and enabling the creation of complex forms such as photos,
movies, websites, and games.

The most common form of computer people refer to is the personal


computer, which can be either a desktop or laptop and operates using
various operating systems, with Windows, Mac OS, and Chrome OS
being the most prevalent. Mobile devices also utilize operating systems
like iOS and Android. Other devices, such as smart TVs, game
consoles, and even kitchen appliances like refrigerators, may have
built-in computers to enhance their functionality.

The various types of computers contribute to our modern lifestyles,


shaping the way we interact with technology and access
information.

- 💻 **Definition of Computer**: An electronic device that manipulates


information, transforming binary data into complex forms.

types of computers

1. personal computer - single-user instrument

- microcomputer - laptop, desktop, smartphones

- smaller scale than enormous system

2. desktop com

- type of pc

- not designed for portability

- workstation

- powerful processor, additional properties and enhanced capabilities

- 3d graphics

3. laptops

- portable computer with the essentials of desktop comp. they are


commonly known as notebooks

4. personal digital assistant

- no keyboard

touchscreen, special pen


A handheld computer that serves as a tool for reading and conveying
documents, electronic mail, and other electronic media over a
communications link, as well as for organizing personal information, such
as a name-and-address database, a to-do list, and an appointment
calendar.

5.server

- provide network services to other comp.

6. mainframes

- can fill an entire room

- used in large firms

- replaced by the term enterprise server

This shift in terminology reflects the mainframe's role as a central data


repository and hub for an organization's data processing center.

In Businesses:

Data Storage and Management:

Servers store and manage large amounts of data, making it accessible to


multiple users and applications.

Application Hosting:

They host applications that run on a network, allowing users to access and
use them from their devices.

In Individual Use:

Online Gaming:

Game servers host and manage online games, allowing multiple players to
connect and play together.

what is the difference between servers and mainframe?

Servers are known to support fewer users.

Servers often support specific business functions, such as File and print
services, web hosting, and database management. Mainframes are
designed to handle many transactions per second, providing fast and
reliable access to data.

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