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![]() ![]() ![]() In this lesson, you will learn how to differentiate between the various types of computer.ĭesktop Computers: This are computers that are kept on the desk as shown in the figure below. ![]() Types of Computer (to be explained in the class) Windows operating system is produced by Microsoft. Sometimes operating system is called Windows because Windows is the most widespread operating system used in Nigeria. For it to be useful, a software program called the operating system is installed. When a computer is produced it is basically empty i.e. It manages hardware errors and the loss of data. It organizes files on a variety of storage devices, such as floppy disk, hard disc, compact disc, digital video disc (DVD), and flash disc It coordinates and manages computer hardware, such as computer memory, printers, disks, keyboard, mouse, and monitor The operating system has three major functions: ![]() It is the most important software that goes into the computer when the computer is produced. In computer science, operating system is the basic software that controls a computer. Microsoft is the leading company that produce most of the softwares and computer programs used in Nigeria. For example, if you type and save something on the computer and save it, it stays in the computer system as a file or software. They also include programs that can be installed and used on the computer such as games, audio files files created by a user etc. They are files inside the computer that control the computer system. Software is the non-physical component of the computer. This includes the Monitor, the Casing, Hard Disk, Keyboard, mouse as well as the internal electronic circuitry.Ĭompanies that produce hardware also produce electronics and some of them are: Hardware is the physical component of the computer system parts of the computer you can see and touch. The computer works on data to produce information The program results are stored in the computer memory and are transferred to output devices, such as monitors or printers. Programs or application usually reside within the computer and are collected and processed by the computer’s electronics. Computer, machine that performs tasks, such as calculations or electronic communication, under the control of a set of instructions called a program. ![]()
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