What is a computer?
A computer is a multi-purpose electronic device that can perform many tasks, solve many problems, and store and retrieve data. Generally, a computer has many parts that need to assemble to make it up.
Components of a computer
A computer is divided into three components: computer hardware, software and peopleware.
Computer Hardware
A computer hardware is a physical part or component that make up a computer. It is categorized into three groups of devices and these are input, output and storage devices.
Software
A software is a collection of programs and data that provides instructions that tells a computer what to do. It is categorized into the following: system, application and programmable software.
Peopleware
Peopleware is a term that refers to a person who is responsible for using a computer, such as programmer, encoder, video editor, doctor, game player, etc.
Types of softwarePeopleware
Peopleware is a term that refers to a person who is responsible for using a computer, such as programmer, encoder, video editor, doctor, game player, etc.
System software
System software is a software used to function and operate computer hardware and run some application software.
Application software
Application software is a set of programs that performs specific tasks for the user, like Microsoft Word where you can encode documents.
Programmable software
Programmable software is a software created by a programmer to perform some specific tasks.
Parts of hardware entities
Input device
Keyboard
Mouse
Output device
Printer
Speaker
Storage device
Hard disk drive
Removable disk/USB Flash drive