Components of a Computer
Components of a Computer
A computer system consists of both hardware and information stored on hardware. Information stored on computer hardware is often called software.
The hardware components of...
Computer’s Primary and Secondary Storage Concepts
Computer’s Primary and Secondary Storage
Storage Device/Media
Data needs to be stored for later use on storage media. The two types of storage media are:
Primary storage...
Generations of Computers
Generations of Computers
First Generation
Basic component – Vacuum Tubes 1940-1956Processing Speed – Slow & Unreliable Machine Heat Generation – Huge amount of Heat generated Size – Bulky & Non – Portable...
Application Software in Computer
Application Software
Application software is a program or group of programs designed for end users. These programs are divided into two classes: system software and...
Classification of Computer Languages
Types of Computer Language
Low-Level Languages: A language that corresponds directly to a specific machineHigh-Level Languages: Any language that is independent of the machine
There are also other...
Compilers and Interpreters in Computer
Compilers
Besides the application software and the system software, there is a third kind of software called the compiler software.Compiler is a system program that...
Basics Of MS-DOS (Internal & External Command)
DOS Commands
DOS Commands are instructions to perform tasks on files and directories very useful to Windows users. DOS commands are case insensitive. And as...
Introduction To Windows In Computer (GUI/feature)
Introduction to windows
GUI(Graphics User Interface)
GUI is a A program interface that takes advantage of the computer’sgraphics capabilities to make the program easier to use. Well-designed graphical user interfaces can...
What are Windows and Windows 95 and above?
Windows versions
Following is a brief summary of the client versions of Windows (a user’s PC running Windows). For more on the server versions, see Windows...
Basics Of MS-DOS (Internal & External Commad)
DOS Commands
DOS Commands are instructions to perform tasks on files and directories very useful to Windows users. DOS commands are case insensitive. And as...