A computer is a machine for manipulating data according to a list of instructions known as a program.

Computers are extremely versatile. In fact, they are universal information-processing machines. According to the Church–Turing thesis, a computer with a certain minimum threshold capability is in principle capable of performing the tasks of any other computer, from those of a personal digital assistant to a supercomputer, as long as time and memory capacity are not considerations. Therefore, the same computer designs may be adapted for tasks ranging from processing company payrolls to controlling unmanned spaceflights. Due to technological advancement, modern electronic computers are exponentially more capable than those of preceding generations (a phenomenon partially described by Moore's Law).

Computers take numerous physical forms. Early electronic computers were the size of a large room, and such enormous computing facilities still exist for specialized scientific computation — supercomputers — and for the transaction processing requirements of large companies, generally called mainframes. Smaller computers for individual use, called personal computers, and their portable equivalent, the laptop computer, are ubiquitous information-processing and communication tools and are perhaps what most non-experts think of as "a computer". However, the most common form of computer in use today is the embedded computer, small computers used to control another device. Embedded computers control machines from fighter aircraft to digital cameras.

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@mikesessler with DVI and Mac computers make sure it's not EDID issues. Especially with Extron and Kramer DVI DA's.
soundguy29 (soundguy29) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:51:52 -0000
@mikesessler with DVI and Mac computers make sure it's not EDID issues. Especially with Extron and Kramer DVI DA's.
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classroom20 (Classroom 2.0) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:51:34 -0000
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Has anybody got any experience with Apple computers because i cant get used to my new iMac. IM STILL USED TO WINDOWS VISTA ULTIMATE :) xx
RhysROBERTS96 (Rhys Roberts) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:50:25 -0000
Has anybody got any experience with Apple computers because i cant get used to my new iMac. IM STILL USED TO WINDOWS VISTA ULTIMATE :) xx
Need your help: What is the best software for my family to block bad sites, monitor usage, and not too expensive (multiple computers)
chrisreeder (Chris Reeder) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:49:56 -0000
Need your help: What is the best software for my family to block bad sites, monitor usage, and not too expensive (multiple computers)
@colephillips the lyrics don't match between the computers again
rafaelmarquez (Rafael Marquez) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:49:37 -0000
@colephillips the lyrics don't match between the computers again
people control your computers. don't follow me if you don't know me. I DON'T WANT STRANGERS IN MY TWITTER FOLLOWERS.
Jaspirated (Natalie Liu) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:48:39 -0000
people control your computers. don't follow me if you don't know me. I DON'T WANT STRANGERS IN MY TWITTER FOLLOWERS.

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