A computer is an electronic device that processes data through the use of hardware, software, and peopleware. Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer like circuit boards and ICs. Software is a collection of programs and instructions that tell the computer what to do. Peopleware includes the individual people and groups who develop and use computer systems and applications.

1. ELEMENTS
OF
COMPUTER
COMPUTER

2. What is a Computer?
A computer is a
machine that runs
with electricity that
processes data.
Electronic devices that accept data
(input), process that data,
produce output, and store (storage)
the results.

3. Elements of Computer
❖HARDWARE
❖SOFTWARE
❖PEOPLEWARE

4. HARDWARE
The physical component of the
computer which is mechanical, magnetic
and electronic.
It is any physical component of a
computer system that contains a circuit
board, ICs, or other electronics.

5. HARDWARE
EXAMPLE:

6. SOFTWARE
A collection of computer programs,
procedures and presentations that
instructs the computer on what to do.
It is a collection of instructions that
enable the user to interact with a
computer, its hardware, or perform tasks.

7. SOFTWARE
EXAMPLE:
BROWSERS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PHONE APPLICATIONS

8. PEOPLEWARE
Include individual people, groups of
people, project teams, businesses,
developers and end users who develop
or use computer systems.