A computer is an electronic device that can store, process, and retrieve data. It consists of hardware components such as a central processing unit (CPU), memory, and input/output devices.
Think of a computer as a brain that can perform various tasks. Just like our brain processes information and helps us complete tasks, a computer uses its components to process data and perform operations.
Software: Programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do.
Operating System: The software that manages the computer's resources and allows users to interact with it.
Hardware: The physical components of a computer, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and peripherals.
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