Types of computing devices


There are four main types of computing devices:

  • Mobile devices - Phones, Tablets and other handheld devices
  • Laptops and tablets
  • Servers - Which can be split into three main types
    • File servers
    • Web Servers
    • Database Servers
  • IoT (Internet of things) - These are devices that are connected to the internet to do specific roles such as lights, thermostats and building security.