Computer Science : Computer Fundamentals Course

Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as an input from the user and processes it under the control of a set of instructions (called program), produces a result (output), and saves it for future use. This tutorial explains the foundational concepts of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, etc. along with how to get the most value and impact from computer technology.

A computer is a device that can be instructed to carry out arbitrary sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. The ability of computers to follow generalized sets of operations, called programs, enables them to perform an extremely wide range of tasks.

Such computers are used as control systems for a very wide variety of industrial and consumer devices. This includes simple special purpose devices like microwave ovens and remote controls, factory devices such as industrial robots and computer assisted design, but also in general purpose devices like personal computers and mobile devices such as smartphones. The Internet is run on computers and it connects millions of other computers.

Since ancient times, simple manual devices like the abacus aided people in doing calculations. Early in the Industrial Revolution, some mechanical devices were built to automate long tedious tasks, such as guiding patterns for looms. More sophisticated electrical machines did specialized analog calculations in the early 20th century. The first digital electronic calculating machines were developed during World War II. The speed, power, and versatility of computers has increased continuously and dramatically since then.

Computer - Applications

Computer - Generations

Computer - Types

Computer - Components

Computer - CPU

Computer - Input Devices

Computer - Output Devices

Computer - Memory

Computer - RAM

Computer - Read Only Memory

Computer - Motherboard

Computer - Memory Units

Computer - Ports

Computer - Hardware

Computer - Software

Computer - Number System

Computer - Number Conversion

Computer - Data and Information

Computer - Networking

Computer - Operating System

Computer - Internet and Intranet