The latest articles on DEV Community by Amused Computer (@amusecomputer). https://dev.to/amusecomputer https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1869551%2Fe9b20a6d-832d-4963-b66c-bd4bb7fd9be7.png https://dev.to/amusecomputer en Amused Computer Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:50:02 +0000 https://dev.to/amusecomputer/10-simple-truths-about-computers-5al6 https://dev.to/amusecomputer/10-simple-truths-about-computers-5al6 <p>Here are 10 simple truths about computers.</p> <ol> <li>Computers run on electricity.</li> <li>They use binary code (0s and 1s).</li> <li>The basic unit of computer data is a bit.</li> <li>Computers have both hardware and software.</li> <li>The internet connects computers worldwide.</li> <li>Computers can perform calculations much faster than humans.</li> <li>They store data in memory and on storage devices.</li> <li>Computers follow precise instructions called programs.</li> <li>They can multitask, running several programs simultaneously.</li> <li>They can be affected by viruses and malware.</li> </ol>