Introduction to Computers

This presentation provides an introduction to computers, covering their classification, applications, and importance of internet and social media. It explores the different types of computers, their applications in the real world, and the significance of internet and social media for individuals and businesses.

Introduction to
Computers

INTRODUCTION
Computer is an electronic device which accepts the input of
data processing with respect to the instruction given and
provide results as output. It is a technology or instrument
that can be used for multiple purposes that can receive,
process and store data. Nowadays computers have become
more complex, they serve a wide range of purposes. This
report will determine the classification of computers,
importance of internet and use of social media in today's
world.

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS AND THEIR
APPLICATIONS IN THE REAL WORLD
Computers can be classified based
on the following –
• Operating principles
• Size and Capability
• Applications

Classification based on
operating principles
1. Digital computers – These computers operates
significantly by counting, each and every
quantity is expressed as numbers or discrete.
2. Analog computers – An analog computer is a
type of computer that uses the continuously
changing attributes of physical phenomena like
mechanical, electrical and or hydraulic
quantities to model the issue being solved.
3. Hybrid Computers – These computers exhibit
characteristics of digital and analog computers.

Classification on the basis of
applications
On the basis of applications computers can be classified into two types -
• Special purpose computers – This type of computers are designed in
order to meet the requirements of a specific application or task.
Instructions required to perform a specific task are stored permanently
in internal memory so that it can perform the given task on a single
command.
• General purpose computers – A general purpose computer is
designed in order to meet the requirement of numerous different
applications. In these computers the instructions are wired into internal
memory permanently which are essential for performing a specific task.

Classification on the basis of size
and capability
Micro-computers – A micro computer is the
smallest general purpose processing system,
older pc started 8 bit processor.
Minicomputer – It is a medium sized
computer that is very powerful as compared to
microcomputer.
Mainframe computers –This kind of
computer supports a huge number of
terminals which can used by various users
simultaneously such as ATM transactions.

Application of computers in real
world
• Use of computers in education field –
Utilization of the computer in a classroom
helps in explore imagination and creativity
in students mind.
• Use of computers in business –The websites
such as Google, Facebook, Amazon all are
developed by internet and computer.
• Use of computers in hospitals – Computer
is also very useful in hospitals in order to
create database of patients with their
medicine records, treatment records etc.

IMPORTANCE OF INTERNET FOR
AN INDIVIDUAL
• Internet has become very essential for each and every individual in the
modern era as it has become highly advanced and well developed.
• Main reason for this development is the launch of internet and its
application that offers easiest routine to individuals in their daily lives.
• There are various technologies, websites and application that helps people
to do perform various activities such as shopping, communicating, learning
etc.
• Internet has become a major part of every individual's life as it gives aces
to a huge amount of knowledge and data on the finger tip.

IMPORTANCE OF INTERNET FOR
BUSINESS
• On the other hand internet is also very useful for businesses, mainly after
introduction of internet banking, digital marketing and e-commerce
business models.
• The internet is offering huge benefits for communication in businesses.

Cont…
• The development of innovative and new online business
models are being developed that helps organizations in
collecting customer data, their purchasing behavior and
creating marketing strategies based on analysis.
• Internet is used as a marketing tool for many of the
business nowadays and also helps in managing the
records of a company effectively.

SOCIAL MEDIA IN
BUSINESSES
• Social media has emerged as a
most powerful tool for each and
every business in the modern era.
• It is highly use by many
organizations nowadays in
different areas such as
marketing, finance and
accounting, operations etc.

Cont…
• Businesses use social media in developing a community or
promote their products and services through various
social-media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram etc.
• It helps in attracting a huge population all around the
world along with this social media is also useful in
collecting important data and information related to brand
or its products in the market.

Cont…
• The Human resource
department is also utilizing
social media for recruiting
employees in their organizations
by posting job vacancies on
websites such as LinkedIn.
• It is also very effective in
launching any new product or
service in the market that helps
in attracting more customers.

CONCLUSION
• This topic determined that computers are important for individuals and
businesses in the present world.
• There are various types and forms of computer which are used in daily
lives by people and organizations for overall growth and development.
• This also identified that Internet has become a vital part in day-to-day
activities of a person or a business such as interacting with friends and
families, promoting products or services, collecting information etc.
• Furthermore, importance of social media in organizations or business
practices have been discussed above.

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