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A computer

A computer is a machine that stores and then processes information. It is a bit like human
brain. It takes in facts or data (the 'input'), works on it very quickly using hardware and
software and produces information (the output') for us to use.

Even the modern computer is useless if it is missing just two essential parts-hardware and
software. Hardware is all the parts you can see and touch-like the monitor (screen), keyboard
and mouse. Software is all the sets of instructions-programs-that tell the computer how to
process information to accomplish different tasks. A computer is very important for human
life. Lots of students now use computers for homework and project researches. Most school
records and information about students are now stored on computers. Apart from being able
to store a much greater amount of information, this process is very environmentally friendly
because we don't have to use and keep lots of sheets of paper.

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Computer

A computer is an electric machine used for to make a human’s work easier.


Computers are designed to do many things. Among these is the ability to play games for
children. Computers can also do word processing. This means that the computer helps to
decide what a piece of writing will look like. Computers can also do audio and video work.
This means that people can play music and video in a computer which is completed with
active speaker. People also can make music and video using computer.
There are many types of computer. But it is not to mention the number of computer brands.
The three main types computer are mainframe computers, micro computers and mini
computers.
Mainframe computers are very large computers that are stacked up on frames. They usually
have many inputs and output terminal such as keyboard and monitor. They are sometime
stacked up in the middle of room although they are generally stacked up against the walls of a
room.
Micro computers are the most common type of computers. These computers run on a micro-
chip. They can only hold one input and output terminal plus a printer.
Mini computers run on mini-chip. They can do a lot of things that a micro computer can’t.
For instance they can support many input and output terminals. They are also a lot of faster
than a micro computer.

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