desktops
Non-portable computing machines
Desktops are personal computers designed to remain in one place, as opposed to laptops or mobile devices.
The term distinguishes the full-sized machine—tower, monitor, keyboard—from portable alternatives: I prefer a desktop for video editing.
Desktop also refers to the main screen of a computer's graphical interface, where icons and files appear: The file should be on your desktop.
Programmable electronic devices
- PCsPersonal computing devices, abbreviated
- workstationsDedicated task positions
- monitorsTracks or displays
- towersTall vertical structures
keyboards · mice · screens · Windows · Mac · processors · hard drives · RAM
Decorative adhesive room sheets
- iconsRepresentative small images
- shortcutsQuicker methods or paths
- backgroundsWhat lies behind foregrounds
- taskbarsDesktop navigation panels
folders · widgets · themes · screensavers · docks · recycle bins · notifications · toolbars
Outer layers or appears
- tabletopsFlat furniture upper faces
- writingRecorded language on surface
- clutterUntidy collection of items
- organizersThose who coordinate activities
blotters · paperweights · pen holders · lamps · accessories · stationery · calendars · mouse pads
computers
Programmable electronic devices
- PCsPersonal computing devices, abbreviated
- workstationsDedicated task positions
- monitorsTracks or displays
towers · keyboards · mice · screens · Windows · Mac · processors · hard drives · RAM · motherboards
wallpapers
Decorative adhesive room sheets
- iconsRepresentative small images
- shortcutsQuicker methods or paths
- backgroundsWhat lies behind foregrounds
taskbars · folders · widgets · themes · screensavers · docks · recycle bins · notifications · toolbars · customization
surfaces
Outer layers or appears
- tabletopsFlat furniture upper faces
- writingRecorded language on surface
- clutterUntidy collection of items
organizers · blotters · paperweights · pen holders · lamps · accessories · stationery · calendars · mouse pads · coasters
- computer labscomputer labs, computers, workstations, PCs, monitors
- office equipmentprinter, printers, copier, copiers, scanner
- computerscomputer, computers, laptop, laptops, PC
- technologyelectronics, computing, computer, internet, social media
- tech equipmentcomputers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, mice
- IT systemssoftware, server, hardware, servers, databases
desktopslaptops
Mobile personal computers
notebooks · portables · mobile devices · tablets · handhelds
desktopsfloors
Walking surfaces inside
floor space · drawers · undersides · cabinets · shelves
- desktop computerFixed-location personal computer
- desktop iconClickable screen graphic
- desktop publishingComputer-based document creation
- desktop backgroundComputer's idle display image
- desktop appLocally installed software program
- remote desktopSoftware for distant computer control