laptop
Clamshell personal computer
A laptop is a portable computer small enough to use on your lap.
The screen folds down over the keyboard for transport.
Laptops are distinguished from desktop computers by their portability and from tablets by their built-in keyboards.
I left my laptop at the office.
The word works as both noun and modifier: laptop screen, laptop bag.
Main computing chip
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- SSDChip-based storage device
HDD · graphics card · display · screen · keyboard · trackpad · touchscreen · webcam
Aluminum portable computer brand
- ThinkPadBusiness-oriented portable computer line
- XPSDocument format or laptop line
- ChromebookGoogle's lightweight laptop
- SurfaceMicrosoft hardware brand
Wireless network standard
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- USBDevice connection standard
- HDMIAudio-video interface standard
- ethernetWired networking standard
Thunderbolt · USB-C · hotspot · router · network · bandwidth · cloud sync · wireless
Lacking mass or importance
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
- on-the-goActively in motion
- carry-onBag kept in cabin
- transportableCapable of being moved
rechargeable · battery life · slim · compact · foldable · detachable · sleeve · power bank
Entering text via keyboard
- browsingCasual examination of options
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- codingWriting software instructions
video editing · spreadsheets · presentations · video calls · homework · remote work · graphic design · writing
Software managing computer resources
- WindowsMicrosoft operating system
- macOSApple computer operating system
- LinuxOpen-source operating system kernel
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
firmware · BIOS · antivirus · applications · multitasking · updates · boot · sleep mode
CPU
Main computing chip
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
SSD · HDD · graphics card · display · screen · keyboard · trackpad · touchscreen · webcam · speakers
MacBook
Aluminum portable computer brand
- ThinkPadBusiness-oriented portable computer line
- XPSDocument format or laptop line
- ChromebookGoogle's lightweight laptop
Wi-Fi
Wireless network standard
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- USBDevice connection standard
- HDMIAudio-video interface standard
ethernet · Thunderbolt · USB-C · hotspot · router · network · bandwidth · cloud sync · wireless · dongle
lightweight
Lacking mass or importance
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
- on-the-goActively in motion
- carry-onBag kept in cabin
transportable · rechargeable · battery life · slim · compact · foldable · detachable · sleeve · power bank · airplane mode
typing
Entering text via keyboard
- browsingCasual examination of options
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
coding · video editing · spreadsheets · presentations · video calls · homework · remote work · graphic design · writing · research
operating system
Software managing computer resources
- WindowsMicrosoft operating system
- macOSApple computer operating system
- LinuxOpen-source operating system kernel
drivers · firmware · BIOS · antivirus · applications · multitasking · updates · boot · sleep mode · hibernate
- computerscomputer, computers, desktop, desktops, PC
- elettronicacomputer, smartphone, tablet, stereo, radio
- modern technologysmartphone, smartphones, internet, computers, Wi-Fi
- officedesk, desk job, desks, desk lamp, desk lamps
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, computers
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
laptopdesktop
Primary computer interface
desktop computer · workstation · mainframe · all-in-one PC · server
laptopsupercomputer
Ultra-powerful computing system
mainframe · server farm · server · data center · quantum computer
laptoptypewriter
Mechanical printing keyboard
pen and paper · abacus · slide rule · ledger book · filing cabinet
- laptop computerPortable personal computing device
- laptop chargerPortable computer power supply
- laptop screenPortable computer's visual panel
- laptop bagCarrying case for portable computer
- gaming laptopPortable computer for video games
- laptop batteryPortable computer's power cell