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computer-software
Programs and operating systems that instruct and manage the computer's hardware and enable user interaction.
1 chapter across 1 book
The History of the ComputerRachel Ignotofsky
Chapter 4
This chapter provides a detailed overview of the fundamental components and concepts that constitute a computer, dividing them into hardware and software categories. It explains key hardware elements such as the motherboard, CPU, RAM, GPU, and peripheral devices, alongside software terms including operating systems, programming languages, and user interfaces. The chapter also highlights the evolution and integration of technologies, exemplified by smartphones merging multiple functions into a single device.