This document provides an introduction to computers. It defines a computer as a programmable machine that receives input, stores and manipulates data, and provides output. The document discusses the history of computers, including Charles Babbage's invention of a mechanical computer in the 1800s. It also summarizes the first computers created by major companies such as Compaq, Dell, HP, NEC, and Toshiba. Additionally, the document covers binary numbers, hardware vs. software, computer components such as RAM and hard drives, operating systems, applications, and provides an overview of Windows.