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Everything about computers

Hi,

I am quite excited to start the technical part of my blog! I hope so are you!

Let's start with the Abc of computers that we all find a bit hard to put in to words. These are my own definitions made really simple and easy to understand!

Computer:  An electronic device that computes, stores, processes , manipulates and displays the data. Coined from the term "compute", means to calculate.

Facts:  First ever computer was used for mathematical calculations.
Founder: Charles Babbage - The Father of computers - invented the first ever mechanical computer called "Babbage's Analytical Engine"!

Features of a Computer / Advantages of computer over a calculator: Speed, Accuracy, Storage, Multi tasking, Diligence (and many more).

A computer comprises of Software and Hardware (all the physical - internal or external components/peripherals that are connected to or a part of computer ex. Keyboard, Mouse, Cabinet, Joystick, USB - pen drive etc. that we can touch and feel)

Software: Set of Applications/Programs.

Program: Set of instructions

Instruction: Statements that tell the computer (dumb one!) what to do and how to do!

Set of Instructions can be either in the form of:

  • Program - Set of instructions (can be directly input to the computer)
  • Algorithm - Set of instructions in pseudo code (for high level design & understanding of coder)
  • Flow Chart - Set of instructions in pictorial form (For easy overview)

To be continued....

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  1. Tech BuddyApril 27, 2018 at 2:45 PM

    Diligence refers to the ability to work continuously without getting tired! Which the humans can't do.

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  2. Tech BuddyMay 1, 2018 at 9:39 PM

    https://techspireme.blogspot.in/2018/04/basics-of-computers-part-2.html?m=1

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