A computer is a general-purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of

arithmetic or logical operations automatically

A computer is a programmable machine.
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to
store, retrieve, and process data.
Uses of Computer:
1. Word Processing
2. Graphics
3. Education
4. Health and Medicine
5. Science
6. Business
7. Recreation and Entertainment
8. Government
9. Defense
10.Sports
11.Recording of Information
Major Components of a computer
1. Software programs installed in a computer
2. Hardware physical part of a computer. E.g. Monitor, CPU, Mouse, Keyboard,
Printer etc
3. Peopleware person who uses computer. End-users and Developers.