what is micro computer

 what is micro computer

 Beyond laptops and desktops, microcomputers can include video game consoles, computerized electronics and smartphones.

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. They have been used in business for tasks such as bookkeeping, inventory and communication; in medical settings to record and recall patient data, manage healthcare plans, complete schedule and for data processing; in financial institutions to record transactions, track billing, prepare financial statements and payrolls, and auditing; and in military applications for training devices, among other uses.

Microcomputers and IoT

The Raspberry Pi, a small, single-board computer, was once self-described as a microcontroller. Today used for internet of things (IoT) prototyping, education and applications, the Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers, such as those from Arduino, Intel and Particle, are more often described as microcontrollers than microcomputers.

Microcomputers can be used for similar tasks in IoT applications as microcontrollers, however. Certain IoT devices, such as smart TVs, refrigerators and other connected appliances, are sometimes referred to as microcomputers.