What is computer?

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What is computer? A computer is an electronic device that can perform various operations and tasks by executing a series of instructions called software programs. It is designed to accept input process that input through its central processing unit C P U store data and output the results. Computers come in various forms including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and servers. They are used in many fields such as business education, science, entertainment, and communication. The first modern computer was developed in the 1940s and since then, computers have become increasingly powerful and ubiquitous, they have transformed the way we live and work, making many tasks easier and more efficient to add more detail. A computer typically consists of several key components including the CPU which is the brain of the computer and performs most of the processing tasks. It also has memory ram which temporarily stores data that the C P U needs to access quickly and storage hard drive or SSD that stores data and software programs for later use. In addition, computers have input devices like a keyboard mouse or touch screen that allow users to interact with the computer and output devices like a monitor or printer that display or print information generated by the computer. The software programs that a computer runs are written in programming languages which are sets of instructions that tell the computer what to do. Common programming languages include Python Java, C++ and javascript. With the development of the internet and the rise of cloud computing computers can now also connect and communicate with other computers and devices around the world. This has given rise to many new applications and services including social media, online shopping and cloud storage. Overall, computers have become an essential part of modern life, enabling us to communicate, learn work and play in ways that were once unimaginable.