Performing Computer
Operations
Module 2
Introduction to Computers
•What is a computer?
•What is the difference
between hardware and
software?
•What are the types of
computers?
What is a computer?
• An electronic device that manipulates
information, or data. It has the ability to store,
retrieve, and process data.
• Uses of computer are: to type documents,
send email, play games, and browse the Web.
• It can also be used to edit or create
spreadsheets, presentations, and even
videos.
Introduction to Computers
•What is a computer?
•What is the difference betw
een hardware and software?
•What are the types of
computers?
Hardware vs Software
• Is any part of your • Is any set of
computer that has a instructions that tells
physical structure, the hardware what to
such as the do and how to do it.
keyboard or mouse. • Examples of software
• It also includes all of include web
the computer's browsers, games,
internal parts. and word processors.
Hardware vs Software
Introduction to Computers
•What is a computer?
•What is the difference betw
een hardware and software?
•What are the types of comp
uters?
Types of Computers
1. Desktop computers
2. Laptop computers
3. Tablet computers or tablets
4. Server
Desktop computers
• Are designed to be
placed on a desk, and
they’re typically made
up of a few different
parts, including the
computer case,
monitor, keyboard,
and mouse.
Laptop computers
• Are battery-powered
computers that are
more portable than
desktops, allowing
you to use them
almost anywhere.
Tablet computers or Tablet
• Are handheld
computers that are
even more portable
than laptops. Instead
of a keyboard and
mouse, tablets use a
touch-sensitive
screen for typing and
navigation.
Server
• A computer that serves up
information to other
computers on a network. For
example, whenever you use
the Internet, you're looking
at something that's stored
on a server. Many
businesses also use local file
servers to store and share
files internally.
Other types of computers
•Specialized computers
Smartphones – Cellphones
Wearables - fitness trackers &
smartwatches
Game consoles
TVs
PCs and Macs
PCs vs Macs
• This type of computer • The Macintosh computer
began with the original IBM was introduced in 1984,
PC that was introduced in and it was the first widely
1981. Other companies sold personal computer
began creating similar with a graphical user
computers, which were interface, or GUI
called IBM PC Compatible (pronounced gooey). All
(often shortened to PC). Macs are made by one
Today, this is the most company (Apple), and
common type of personal they almost always use
computer, and it typically the Mac OS X operating
includes the Microsoft system.
Windows operating
PCs vs Macs
Match the descriptions with terms. Write the letter
and the word of the correct answer on your paper.
1.A cell phone that can do a lot of things
computers can do.
2.A computer that serves up information to other
computers on a network.
3.A general term for a group of devices—including
fitness trackers and smartwatches—that are
designed to be worn throughout the day.
4.A specialized type of computer that is used for
playing video games on your TV.
5.An electronic device that manipulates
information, or data.
Match the descriptions with terms. Write the letter
and word of the correct answer on your paper.
6. Any part of your computer that has a physical
structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
7.Any set of instructions that tells the hardware
what to do and how to do it.
8.The first widely sold personal computer with a
graphical user interface.
9.The original version of the most common type of
personal computer that was introduced in 1981.
10.The most portable, handheld computer that use
a touch-sensitive screen for typing and
navigation.
