Computer basics
- 1. COMPUTER BASICS Prepared by: Jm Ramos
- 2. What is Computer? • Electronic hardware device • Works like a human brain • Information from our senses- actions • Data- information to work
- 4. 1. SUPERCOMPUTERS • Most powerful computer available • Used by large organization (big corporations and government institution • NASA and the US government • Video
- 5. 2. MAINFRAME COMPUTERS • Less powerful than supercomputers but are capable of great processing speed, multi-tasking capability and high data storage • Mostly used by banks and insurance companies • Video
- 6. 3. MID-RANGE COMPUTERS • Used by medium size companies for specific purposes • May be a stand alone system for specialized application including network servers
- 7. 4. HANDHELD COMPUTERS • Smallest computer that are design to fit into one hand or palm • Called it palm top computers • PDA (Personal Digital Assitane)
- 8. 5. MICROCOMPUTERS • Desktop computers • You can see it in homes, schools and in most business • 2 types ▫ Desktop computers ▫ Notebook computers
- 10. 1. DESKTOP COMPUTERS • Set- up wherein it is located on a desk or table • Cannot be carried around due to its heavy weight
- 12. 2. LAPTOP COMPUTER • hardware of Desktop computer are packed together
- 14. 3. MULTI-TOUCH • Computer monitor screen • Interaction of two or more fingers direction into screen to give a command
- 15. 4. Nettop Desktop Computer • Small size, low voltage, and lower power • Cheap making deal for internet task and basic Microsoft Office • Most Nettops have built in Wi-Fi
- 17. 5. Netbook • Called a “mini notebook” • Features : small size, light weight, low power, and inexpensive character that appeals to mobile users
- 19. 6. Tablet PC • Notebook equipped with a touchscreen, which allows the user to operate the computer using a digital pen or stylus
- 21. 7. Pocket PC • Handheld or pocket size computer running on MS Windows Pocket PC edition with all features of modern desktop PC. • Have mobile phone feature
- 23. 8. PDA • Personal Digital Assistance • Also called palm type computer • Have phone capabilities, web browser, internet, music and video • Touch screen is a standard feature
- 25. 9. Smartphone • Features of pocket PC and PDA are incorporated • Receive phone calls, text messages • Camera and video recording • GPS navigation