What is a computer?

Laptop

A battery-powered computer which is more portable than a desktop, allowing you to use it almost anywhere.

Smartphone

A cell phone can do a lot of things computers can do, including browsing the Internet and playing games.

Server

A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

Smart TV

A device that let you access various types of online content. For example, you can stream video from the Internet directly.

Wearables

A general term for a group of devices—including fitness trackers and smartwatches—that are designed to be worn throughout the day.

Tablet

A handheld computer that is even more portable than a laptop. It uses a touch-sensitive screen for typing and navigation.

Game console

A specialized type of computer that is used for playing video games on your TV.

Apple

All Macs are made by this company , and they almost always use the Mac OS X operating system.

Computer

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

Hardware

Any part of your computer that has a physical structure.

Software

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.

PC and Mac

Personal computers come in two main styles.

iPad

This device is an example of a tablet.

Mouse

This is an example of hardware.

Web browser

This is an example of software.

PC

This is the most common type of personal computer, and it typically includes the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Macintosh

This type of computer was introduced in 1984, and it was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface, or GUI.