the ability to operate a personal computer and its associated software and hardware, and to understand most of the underlying concepts (but not necessarily the electronics, or a programming language)
The ability confidently and competently to make good or optimum use of the facilities that computers provide
A term which has been variously defined Generally taken to mean that an individual is able to use computers in a particular context Often includes an understanding of the functioning of technology in society, applications programs, and, according to some experts, programming