Computers

hardware architecture and software framework

A computer is a machine that manipulates data according to a set of instructions. Personal computers in their various forms have been developed in the Information Age and are typically thought of as "computers". Modern computers can be in a variety of sizes and can be powered by a variety of sources. Embedded computers are also found in many devices. Mechanical computers have existed throughout history. The first electronic computers were developed in the mid-20th century.

Personal computer hardware

Computer build tools

Phillips head screwdriver Hex Socket Screwdriver Anti-Static wrist band - parts sensitive to static electricity - Static discharges ruin delicate electronic components - discharge before handling the parts Tweezers "Claw" Grabber Bowl (screw holder) Flashlight (lamp) Manual and extra parts box - store the box in a dry space (after system assembled) - labelled and easily accessed

• Motherboard
• Power supply
• Video display controller
• Removable media devices
• Internal storage
• Sound card
• Other peripherals

Computer software

• Operating system
• Computer library
• Computer data
• User interface
• Computer application

Editing software enable a person to manipulate visual images

• Inkscape
• GIMP
  • GIMPshop
• Blender
• SketchUp
• Synfig
• Freestyle
• OpenOffice Draw
• OpenOffice Impress
• Scribus
• Dia
• IrfanView
• ImageMagick
  • GraphicsMagick
• Svg-edit
• MS Paint
• CinePaint

Programming

Main article :

Programming

• BASIC
• C++
• Java
• Pascal
• JavaScript (ECMAScript)
• Windows Script (Shell script)
• VBScript
• DOS batch
• Python
• PHP
• Perl
• HTML
• XML
• CSS