FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Microcomputer applications In the workplace, microcomputers have been used for applications including data and word processing, electronic spreadsheets, professional presentation and graphics programs, communications and database management systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Modern desktop computers, video game consoles, laptops, tablet PCs, and many types of handheld devices, including mobile phones, pocket calculators, and industrial embedded systems, may all be considered examples of microcomputers according to the definition given above.

Detailed explanation-3: -Portability: These computers are easily portable because of their small size. In the old days (1970-80) computers were big and cover the whole room. They were not easy to move from one place to another. But PC’s are easy to move from one location to another.

Detailed explanation-4: -Less storage: Desktops have less storage and for storage large data you will need extra storage devices. Weak in performance: Many PC’s have low processor that will effect computer performance e.g. playing games and running big software is difficult on that PCs.