Next-Gen Exam Solutions
Next-Gen Exam Solutions
Learn the basics of computers with easy-to-understand guides and tutorials. This category covers essential topics like hardware, software, operating systems, input/output devices, data storage, and more—perfect for beginners and anyone building a strong foundation in computer literacy.
Computer A computer is an electronic device that follows a program, which is a set of instructions, to process data and carry out activities. It has the speed and accuracy to store, retrieve, and process information. Types of Computer Analog…
Output Devices Hardware components known as Output Devices are used to show or present computer-processed data in a way that is both machine-readable and human-readable. In contrast to input devices, which let people provide the computer data, Output Devices let…
Early Beginning (Pre-1600s) The Age of Mechanical Calculators (1600s – 1800s) The Birth of Modern Computers (1900s – 1940s) The Vacuum Tube Era (1940s – 1950s) The Transistor Revolution (1950s – 1960s) The Microprocessor and Personal Computers (1970s – 1980s)…
What is a computer? The word “computer” comes from the word “compute,” which means “to calculate.” It is an electrical device that follows a program, which is a collection of instructions, to process data and carry out activities. It has…