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What is a computer? A  computer  is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to  store ,  retrieve , and  process  data. You may already know that you can use a computer to  type documents ,  send email ,  play games , and  browse the Web . You can also use it to edit or create  spreadsheets ,  presentations , and even  videos . Watch the video below to learn about different types of computers. Hardware vs. software Before we talk about different types of computers, let's talk about two things all computers have in common:  hardware  and  software . Hardware  is any part of your computer that has a  physical structure , such as the keyboard or mouse. It also includes all of the computer's internal parts, which you can see in the image below. Software  is any  set of instructions  that tells the hardware  what to do  and  how to do it . Examples of software include web browsers, games, and word processors. Below, you can see