A computer is an electronic device that accepts data as input, processes it according to programmed instructions, stores the output, and can perform both numeric and logical operations at high speeds. Data refers to raw facts and numbers that can be entered into a computer, while information is processed data used to make decisions. Computers are called programmable machines because they can execute prerecorded lists of instructions, or programs. Computers are versatile machines because they can be used to perform different tasks across many fields, solve a wide range of problems simultaneously, and seamlessly switch between uses like calculations, graphics work, and information searching.