personal computer

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A small computer, built around a microprocessor, for use by one person at a time (abbr. PC)
computer intended for personal use; microcomputer
A personal computer is a computer that is used by one person at a time in a business, a school, or at home. The abbreviation PC is also used. A computer built around a microprocessor for use by an individual, as in an office or at home or school. a PC. Microcomputer designed for use by one person at a time. A typical PC assemblage comprises a CPU; internal memory consisting of RAM and ROM; data storage devices (including a hard disc, a floppy disc, or CD-ROM); and input/output devices (including a display screen, keyboard, mouse, and printer). The PC industry began in 1977 when Apple Computer introduced the Apple II. Radio Shack and Commodore Business Machines also introduced PCs that year. IBM entered the PC market in 1981. The IBM PC, with increased memory capacity and backed by IBM's large sales organization, quickly became the industry standard. Apple's Macintosh (1984) was particularly useful for desktop publishing. Microsoft Corp. introduced MS Windows (1985), a graphical user interface that gave PCs many of the capabilities of the Macintosh, initially as an overlay of MS-DOS. Windows went on to replace MS-DOS as the dominant operating system for personal computers. Uses of PCs multiplied as the machines became more powerful and application software proliferated. Today, PCs are used for word processing, Internet access, and many other daily tasks
a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
pc
personal computer user support person
A personal computer (PC) user support person assists clients using personal computing technology
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
association responsible for the standard for small expansion cards for portable computers
personal computers
plural form of personal computer
personal-computer
Attributive form of personal computer

personal-computer model.

Commodore personal computer
type of personal computer
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{k} PC
personal computer
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