Computer takes in data as input, processes it, and provides information as output. Charles Babbage is considered the father of computers. The first computer was ENIAC. Data is raw facts and figures given as input to computers, which then manipulate the data to create information. Software includes programs, procedures, and documentation to operate computer hardware and provide functionality. System software runs hardware and application software performs tasks. Hardware refers to tangible computer components like input devices, output devices, storage devices, and processing devices. The CPU interprets instructions and performs processing operations.