This document provides an overview of computers, including their fundamental characteristics, benefits, and basic components. It describes what a computer is and how it works by accepting input, processing it, and producing output. The main components are identified as the central processing unit, memory, input/output devices, and storage. Common benefits of computers are listed as increased productivity, better decision making, and reduced costs. Networking and the internet are explained, including how they allow sharing of resources globally. Various terms are defined, such as data, information, software, hardware, and computer classifications.

1. Computers: Tools for an Information Age (An Overview)

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11. Computer Components

21. Accessing the World Wide Web Step 1: Use your computer and modem to make a local telephone call to an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Step 2: With your browser on the screen, enter the address or URL of the Web site you want. Step 3: The Web browser locates the Web site for the entered address and displays a Web Page on your screen.

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