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Before you can understand how computer communicate across a network or to each other, you must first and most importantly understand how a computer works<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Before <\/span>What is a computer?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> After<\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A computer is an electronic device that can accept information (data), process it according to a set of instructions (program), and produce results<\/mark>, essentially allowing users to perform a wide range of tasks like calculations, storing data, and running applications; according to TechTarget, a computer is “a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program, software, or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Technological advances have placed us in the era of not just supper computers, but also micro computers. Now we have access to tablets, PC, and even circuit boards and micro chips, often with tremendous processing powers. No matter how advanced we become we must give respects to the foundations, that facilitated to evolution over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Brief History <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

According to www.howstuffworks.com The concept of a computer dates back to Charles Babbage’s mechanical difference and analytical engines, but the first electronic computer was the brainchild of Dr. John Vincent Atanasoff and his graduate student Clifford Berry, resulting in the Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC) by 1942.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World War II accelerated computer development, leading to machines like ENIAC for artillery calculations and Colossus for code-breaking; by 1951, the first commercial computer, UNIVAC, was built for the U.S. Census Bureau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evolution of personal computers began with prototypes like Hewlett-Packard’s HP 9100A scientific calculator, Apple’s Apple I and Apple II, and culminated in IBM’s 5150 Personal Computer in 1981, which became a staple in businesses globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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There are two main parts of a computer, hardware(physical components) and software(digital codes and programs utilizing and communicating with the physical components). These parts play separate roles but are somehow codependent on another. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Below is real time illustration of my personal computer system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before <\/span>Hardware!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> After<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

Think of hardware as everything you can see, and touch: the physical aspects\/ parts of a computer system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Functional computers systems consist of a variety of hardware components categorized into critical components<\/strong>, input\/output devices<\/strong>, and network communication tools<\/strong>. Each plays a specific role in ensuring the machine functions efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/span>Critical Components<\/span><\/h2><\/div>These components are essential for the computer’s operation and performance, forming the backbone of the system
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<\/span>Peripherals (Input\/Output Devices)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>These peripherals allow users to interact with the computer or receive information from it.<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Network Communication Components<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>These components facilitate the computer’s connection to networks and the internet. Very often Ethernet Port and NIC appear as one complete unit in Desktop systems, and the NIC and wi-Fi adapter built in together for smaller systems and laptops<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Before <\/span>Key Takeaways<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> After<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

The computer’s components work together in harmony to perform tasks, provide user input\/output, and maintain connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critical components<\/strong> ensure functionality, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The input\/output devices<\/strong> enhance user interaction, and <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The network communication tools<\/strong> enable online access and data exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Before <\/span>Software<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> After<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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A system is a set of multiple instructions, stored, processed and executed for different reasons, essentially telling the computer what to do, and when. In this realm you will find software, packages, bin files, system files, applications, installations, file systems, directories, various file types and even drivers all working together. Theses come in different packages and programs that tell even the critical components and the peripherals how to operate and interact with each other, but also how to respond when given an input. The software that holds all the components together on the digital spectrum is called an Operating System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OS( Operating System)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition: <\/strong>An operating system (OS) is the core software that controls basic computer functions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Input (e.g., reading keyboard strokes and mouse clicks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Output (e.g., displaying characters or images on a screen, play music)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storage (e.g., saving and retrieving data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Processing (e.g., running applications, what they do and how they do it)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Operating Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It serves as the “foundation” upon which application programs (e.g., word processors, games) operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efficiency<\/strong>: Reduces redundant coding by providing reusable routines for basic functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interoperability<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard OS designs allow applications to work across multiple hardware setups with minimal adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was revolutionary compared to the pre-OS era when programs were hardware specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standardization<\/strong>: OS standardization (e.g., Windows, MAC, Unix) enables broader compatibility and simplifies software development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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BIOS (Basic Input\/Output System):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acts as the intermediary between the hardware and the OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Varies between machines and is stored as firmware<\/strong> (semi-permanent software in hardware).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating System Layer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standardizes interaction with hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications Layer<\/strong>: Programs (e.g., web browsers, word processors) that depend on the OS to function.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Before <\/span>Putting It All Together!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> After<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

Now that we understand how each part works individually, let\u2019s take a quick look at how they all work together. A computer operates as a layered system where hardware and software work together seamlessly. Understanding these layers highlights the critical relationship between software (programs) and hardware (physical components).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware: The Foundation of a Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware includes the physical components of a computer, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Processing Unit (CPU)<\/strong>: Executes instructions from software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Random Access Memory (RAM)<\/strong>: Temporarily stores data for active processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storage Devices<\/strong>: Hold long-term data, including the operating system and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Input\/Output Devices<\/strong>: Enable user interaction, such as keyboards, mice, and monitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware is the base layer that performs tasks such as processing, data storage, and input\/output operations. However, it needs instructions to operate effectively, which is where software comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Software: The Driving Force<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software provides the instructions hardware needs to perform tasks. It is categorized into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

System Software (Operating System)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manages hardware resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provides a platform for application software to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Software<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programs like word processors, web browsers, and games that perform specific user tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bridge: BIOS and Firmware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BIOS (Basic Input\/Output System)<\/strong> is a firmware layer that connects hardware to the operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It initializes hardware during startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provides essential communication between the OS and the physical components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your time! i hope this was both educational and beneficial to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

References<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/science.howstuffworks.com\/innovation\/inventions\/who-invented-the-computer.htm#:~:text=When%20was%20the%20first%20computer,it%20for%20nearly%2040%20years.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.seagate.com\/blog\/how-magnetic-storage-devices-are-organized<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.explainthatstuff.com\/howcomputerswork.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/home.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/h30434.www3.hp.com\/t5\/Gaming-Notebooks\/HP-Omen-2021-LAN-Cover-Ethernet-port-clip-s-cover-falling\/td-p\/8218104<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.serverblink.com\/783721-001-hp-intel-dual-band-wireless-n-7265-802-11-a-c-2×2-wifi-and-bluetooth-4-0-combination-wlan-adapter\/?srsltid=AfmBOopXw-Zi_a3MVCWJgsFORlLQo7hsSG-UT6v1kBEKGWbH2CT54teeRT0&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/internal-components-of-the-computer\/13124423<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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