desktop computer
Non-portable personal computer
A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for stationary use at a desk or table, as opposed to portable laptops or tablets.
The components—monitor, keyboard, mouse, and processing unit—typically sit separately on the work surface.
She prefers a desktop computer for video editing because of the larger screen and more powerful hardware.
Main computing chip
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- hard driveComputer's internal storage device
- SSDChip-based storage device
power supply · graphics card · cooling fan · heat sink · USB ports · sound card · expansion slots · BIOS
Visual processing hardware
- gaming PCComputer optimized for play
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- mechanical keyboardSwitch-based typing device
- gaming mouseSpecialized cursor controller
headset · controller · RGB lighting · overclocking · streaming · esports · FPS · MMO
Platform elevating a display
- keyboard trayRetractable typing surface
- ergonomic chairSeating designed for comfort
- home officeResidential work area
- cubiclePartitioned office workspace
workstation · dual monitors · docking station · cable organizer · mousepad · printer · scanner · filing cabinet
Software managing computer resources
- applicationsPractical uses or requests
- WindowsMicrosoft operating system
- macOSApple computer operating system
- LinuxOpen-source operating system kernel
multitasking · word processor · spreadsheet · antivirus · updates · drivers · installation · taskbar
Systematic manipulation of information
- programmingWriting software instructions
- codingWriting software instructions
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
virtualization · server · database · backup · storage · connectivity · IT support · system administration
CPU
Main computing chip
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- hard driveComputer's internal storage device
SSD · power supply · graphics card · cooling fan · heat sink · USB ports · sound card · expansion slots · BIOS · chipset
graphics card
Visual processing hardware
- gaming PCComputer optimized for play
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- mechanical keyboardSwitch-based typing device
gaming mouse · headset · controller · RGB lighting · overclocking · streaming · esports · FPS · MMO · RPG
monitor stand
Platform elevating a display
- keyboard trayRetractable typing surface
- ergonomic chairSeating designed for comfort
- home officeResidential work area
cubicle · workstation · dual monitors · docking station · cable organizer · mousepad · printer · scanner · filing cabinet · productivity
operating system
Software managing computer resources
- applicationsPractical uses or requests
- WindowsMicrosoft operating system
- macOSApple computer operating system
Linux · multitasking · word processor · spreadsheet · antivirus · updates · drivers · installation · taskbar · file manager
data processing
Systematic manipulation of information
- programmingWriting software instructions
- codingWriting software instructions
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
networking · virtualization · server · database · backup · storage · connectivity · IT support · system administration · troubleshooting
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- office itemschair, filing cabinet, lamp, pen, stapler
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desktop computerlaptop
Portable hinged computer
notebook computer · mobile device · smartphone · tablet · portable computer
desktop computersupercomputer
Ultra-powerful computing system
mainframe · server · data center · embedded system · microcontroller
desktop computercloud computing
Internet-delivered digital infrastructure
cloud server · virtual machine · remote server · web application · software as a service
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