A personal
computer or PC is a relatively small, inexpensive computer that is designed for
use by one person at a time.
Personal
computers first appeared in the late 1970’s. one of the first and most popular
personal computers was the apple II, introduced in 1977.
Today, PCs
can be desktop PCs, laptops, or tablets. Users have access to a wide range or
commercial and free software which is easily installed.
Apple II Computer(1977) |
In fact, now
more than 10,000 application programs are available for use on personal
computers. They include word processing programs, spreadsheet programs,
database programs, and communication programs .
Word
processing programs are used to type, correct, rearrange, or delete text in
letters, memos, reports, and school assignments. Database programs allow a
computer to store large amounts of data in a systematic way. Communication
programs connect a personal computer to other computers.
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