What is computer science
Cookie settings search person_outline arrow_drop_down menu navigate_before Tutorial search Computer Basics: What is a Computer? What is a computer? A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store , retrieve , and process data. You may already know that you can use a computer to type documents , send email , play games , and browse the Web . You can also use it to edit or create spreadsheets , presentations , and even videos . Watch the video below to learn about different types of computers. Looking for the old version of this video? You can still view it here . Hardware vs. software Before we talk about different types of computers, let's talk about two things all computers have in common: hardware and software . Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure , such as the keyboard or mouse. It also includes all of the computer's internal parts, which you can see in the image below
