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2. Computer - Wikipedia

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   A computer is a machine that can be programmed to automatically carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations ( computation ). Modern digital electronic computers can perform generic sets of operations known as programs. These programs enable computers to perform a wide range of tasks. The term computer system may refer to a nominally ...

3. Classes of computers - Wikipedia

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   Classes of computers. Different types of computers – clockwise from top left: Desktop computer (IBM ThinkCentre S50 with monitor) Smartphone ( LYF Water 2) Supercomputer (IBM Blue Gene/P) Video game console (Nintendo GameCube) Computers can be classified, or typed, in many ways. Some common classifications of computers are given below.

4. Personal computer - Wikipedia

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   An artist's depiction of a 2000s-era desktop-style personal computer, which includes a metal case with the computing components, a display monitor and a keyboard (mouse not shown) A personal computer, often referred to as a PC, is a computer designed for individual use. [1] It is typically used for tasks such as word processing, internet ...

5. Computer hardware - Wikipedia

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   Types of computer systems Personal computer [ edit ] Basic hardware components of a personal computer, including a monitor , a motherboard , a CPU , a RAM , two expansion cards , a power supply , an optical disc drive , a hard disk drive , a keyboard and a mouse Inside a custom-built computer: power supply at the bottom has its own cooling fan

6. List of file formats - Wikipedia

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   Computer-aided is a prefix for several categories of tools (e.g., design, manufacture, engineering) which assist professionals in their respective fields (e.g., machining, architecture, schematics). Computer-aided design (CAD) Computer-aided design (CAD) software assists engineers, architects and other design professionals in project design.

7. Category:Classes of computers - Wikipedia

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   Magnetic-core memory computers ‎ (5 P) Mainframe computers ‎ (10 C, 37 P) Massively parallel computers ‎ (26 P) Microcomputers ‎ (10 C, 56 P) Military computers ‎ (3 C, 68 P) Minicomputers ‎ (7 C, 74 P) Mobile computers ‎ (15 C, 67 P)

8. Desktop computer - Wikipedia

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   A desktop computer system. It has a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and a computer tower. The computer tower contains the motherboard and processor. A computer lab with desktop PCs with flat-panel monitors. A desktop computer (often abbreviated desktop [1]) is a personal computer designed for regular use at a stationary location on or near ...

9. List of computer size categories - Wikipedia

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   This list of computer size categories attempts to list commonly used categories of computer by the physical size of the device and its chassis or case, in descending order of size. One generation's "supercomputer" is the next generation's "mainframe", and a "PDA" does not have the same set of functions as a "laptop", but the list still has ...