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Computer intended for use by an individual person
A personal computer (PC), or simply computer, is a computer designed for personal use. It is typically used for tasks such as word processing, internet
Personal_computer
history of personal computers as mass-market consumer electronic devices began with the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s. A personal computer is one
History_of_personal_computers
1981 American microcomputer model
The IBM Personal Computer (model 5150), often referred to as the IBM PC, is the first microcomputer released in the IBM PC model line and the basis for
IBM_Personal_Computer
Computer released in 1984
The IBM Personal Computer AT (model 5170, abbreviated as IBM AT or PC/AT) was released in 1984 as the fourth model in the IBM Personal Computer line, following
IBM_Personal_Computer_AT
Programmable machine that processes data
up to super computers and factories using industrial robots. Computers are at the core of general-purpose devices such as personal computers and mobile
Computer
Physical components of a computer
Computer hardware, commonly shortened to hardware, includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the central processing unit (CPU), random-access
Computer_hardware
share of personal computer vendors includes desktop computers, laptop computers, and netbooks but excludes mobile devices, such as tablet computers that do
Market share of personal computer vendors
Market_share_of_personal_computer_vendors
Personal computer model released in 1983
The IBM Personal Computer XT (model 5160, often shortened to PC/XT) is the second computer in the IBM Personal Computer line, released on March 8, 1983
IBM_Personal_Computer_XT
Multi-purpose mobile device
much smaller physical size. While early PDAs connected to a user's personal computer via serial ports and other proprietary connections[specify], later
Personal_digital_assistant
Desktop or laptop computer specialized for video games
A gaming computer, also known as a gaming PC, is a specialized personal computer designed for playing PC games at high standards. They typically differ
Gaming_computer
Trading name of ICPI Ltd, a defunct subsidiary of IBM (1992-1994)
AMBRA Personal Computers was the trading name of Individual Computer Products International (ICPI) Limited - a wholly owned UK subsidiary of IBM between
Ambra_Personal_Computers
1978–2009 British computer magazine
Personal Computer World (PCW) (February 1978 – June 2009) was the first British computer magazine. Although for at least the last decade it contained a
Personal_Computer_World
Network that allows computers to share resources and communicate with each other
In computer science, computer engineering, and telecommunications, a network is a group of communicating computers and peripherals known as hosts, which
Computer_network
Electronic game with user interface and visual feedback
is also a major influence behind the electronics industry, where personal computer component, console, and peripheral sales, as well as consumer demands
Video_game
Video game for a personal computer
A PC game is a video game played on a personal computer (PC). The term PC game has been popularly used since the 1990s referring specifically to games
PC_game
Mobile computer with integrated display, circuitry, and battery
proposal, A personal computer for children of all ages (1972), which outlines functionality similar to that supplied via a laptop computer, or (in some
Tablet_computer
1984 computer developed by IBM
The IBM Portable Personal Computer (5155 model 68, often shortened to IBM Portable PC) is an early portable computer developed by IBM after the success
IBM Portable Personal Computer
IBM_Portable_Personal_Computer
Computer designed to be used at a fixed location
A desktop computer, often abbreviated as desktop, is a personal computer designed for regular use at a stationary location on or near a desk (as opposed
Desktop_computer
The IBM Personal Computer, commonly known as the IBM PC, spanned multiple models in its first generation (including the PCjr, the Portable PC, the XT
List of IBM Personal Computer models
List_of_IBM_Personal_Computer_models
Personal computer for mobile use
A laptop is a portable personal computer (PC). Laptops typically have a clamshell form factor with a flat-panel screen on the inside of the upper lid
Laptop
Class of microcomputers
recipes to personal finance to home automation, but these were seldom realized in practice. For example, using a typical 1980s home computer as a home
Home_computer
Former museum in Ontario, Canada
The Personal Computer Museum was located in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, in a building formerly owned by the municipal government. The building was built
Personal_Computer_Museum
American computer company
Framework Computer, Inc. is an American personal computer manufacturer. The company positions itself as a proponent of the right to repair movement, and
Framework_Computer
personal computer (PC), in the 1970s. The cost of computers gradually became so low that personal computers by the 1990s, and then mobile computers (smartphones
History_of_computing_hardware
Impact of 1981 American microcomputer model
Following the introduction of the IBM Personal Computer (IBM PC) in 1981, many other personal computer architectures became extinct within just a few years
Influence of the IBM PC on the personal computer market
Influence_of_the_IBM_PC_on_the_personal_computer_market
Home computer released in 1980
The DAI personal computer is an early home computer from the Belgian company Data Applications International. The DAI came to market in 1980. It provided
DAI_Personal_Computer
Internal computer component that provides power to other components
regulated DC power for the internal components of a desktop computer. Modern personal computers universally use switched-mode power supplies. Some power
Power_supply_unit_(computer)
Small computer with a CPU made out of a microprocessor
personal computers (in the generic sense). An early use of the term "personal computer" in 1962 predates microprocessor-based designs. (See "Personal
Microcomputer
Topics referred to by the same term
Instruments personal computer, TI PC, TI home computer, and similar phrases may refer to: TI-99/4A and TI-99/4, the first 16-bit home computers (1979–1983)
Texas Instruments personal computer
Texas_Instruments_personal_computer
Computer input/output device for users
into personal and workstation computer systems, with the computer handling character generation and outputting to a CRT display such as a computer monitor
Computer_terminal
Class of personal computers that is significantly smaller than a laptop
A handheld computer, also called a palmtop computer, is a term that has variously been used to describe a small-sized personal computer (PC) typically
Handheld_PC
1999 American biographical television film
Personal Computer, it explores the impact that the rivalry between Jobs (Apple Computer) and Gates (Microsoft) had on the development of the personal
Pirates_of_Silicon_Valley
the largest single-user systems (microcomputers or personal computers). The term supermini computer or simply supermini was used to distinguish more powerful
Classes_of_computers
1986 IBM PC boot sector computer virus
computer virus that was released in its first form on 19 January 1986, and is considered to be the first computer virus for the IBM Personal Computer
Brain_(computer_virus)
Large and powerful computer
and personal computers. Most large-scale computer-system architectures were established in the 1960s, but they continue to evolve. Mainframe computers are
Mainframe_computer
intended for exhibition rather than personal use. The following year, the Ferranti company demonstrated Nimrod, a computer programmed specifically to play
History_of_video_games
Central computer component that executes instructions
processor, is the primary processor in a given computer. Its electronic circuitry executes instructions of a computer program, such as arithmetic, logic, controlling
Central_processing_unit
Computer whose components are on a single printed circuit board
of home computers or portable computers integrate all their functions onto a single printed circuit board. Unlike a desktop personal computer, single-board
Single-board_computer
Computer program that modifies other programs to replicate itself and spread
"Elk Cloner" was the first personal computer virus to appear "in the wild"—that is, outside the single computer or computer lab where it was created. Written
Computer_virus
iPhone line of smartphones, the iPad line of tablet computers, and the Mac line of personal computers. The company offers its products online and has a
History_of_Apple_Inc.
American multinational technology company
from computers to consumer electronics. Apple is one of the Big Tech companies. The company was founded to market Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. Its
Apple_Inc.
Engineering discipline specializing in the design of computer hardware
microprocessors, personal computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design. This field of engineering not only focuses on how computer systems themselves
Computer_engineering
Computer providing a central resource or service
often implies that it is more powerful and reliable than standard personal computers. However, large computing clusters may also be composed of many relatively
Server_(computing)
American multinational technology company
market in 1981 with the IBM Personal Computer; its architecture remains the basis for the majority of personal computers sold today. The company later
IBM
Technological policy
technology (BYOT), bring your own phone (BYOP), and bring your own personal computer (BYOPC), refers to being allowed to use one's personally owned device
Bring_your_own_device
Study of computation
areas of computer science Computer science is the study of computation, information, and automation. Included broadly in the sciences, computer science
Computer_science
Protection of computer systems from information disclosure, theft or damage
cybercriminals can "modify files, steal personal information, install unwanted software, and even take control of the entire computer." Backdoors can be difficult
Computer_security
British computer manufacturer
phone and personal digital assistant (PDA) microprocessor market today. Acorn in the 1990s released the Risc PC line and the Acorn Network Computer, and also
Acorn_Computers
Interviewing technique
Computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) is an interviewing technique in which the respondent or interviewer uses an electronic device to answer
Computer-assisted personal interviewing
Computer-assisted_personal_interviewing
Defunct British magazine
Personal Computer Games was a multi-format UK computer games magazine of the early/mid-1980s published by VNU. Personal Computer Games was launched in
Personal_Computer_Games
Family of personal computers made by Apple
Mac is a brand of personal computers designed and marketed by Apple since 1984. The name is short for Macintosh (its official name until 1999), a reference
Mac_(computer)
consumption of computers. These advances led to the miniaturized personal computer (PC) in the 1970s, starting with home computers and desktop computers, followed
History of computing hardware (1960s–present)
History_of_computing_hardware_(1960s–present)
First fully IBM PC–compatible system
The Multi-Personal Computer (MPC), better known as the MPC 1600, is a line of desktop personal computers released by Columbia Data Products (CDP) starting
MPC_1600
Software that manages computer hardware resources
modern personal computers, users often want to run several applications at once. In order to ensure that one program cannot monopolize the computer's limited
Operating_system
American information technology corporation
develops personal computers (PCs), printers and related supplies, as well as 3D printing services. It is the world's second-largest personal computer vendor
HP_Inc.
Device or computer program used for writing and editing documents
creating a new business distinct from the emerging world of the personal computer. The concept of word processing arose from the more general data processing
Word_processor
Industrial shift to information technology
general-purpose computer. Digital communication became economical for widespread adoption after the invention of the personal computer in the 1970s. Claude
Information_Age
American multinational technology company
formerly Dell Computer Corporation, is an American technology company that develops, sells, repairs, and supports personal computers (PCs), servers,
Dell
High-end single-user computer
workstations offered higher performance specifications than mainstream personal computers, especially in terms of processing, graphics, memory, and multitasking
Workstation
Computer hobbyist users' group in California
"the crucible for an entire industry" as it pertains to personal computing. The Homebrew Computer Club was an informal group of electronic enthusiasts and
Homebrew_Computer_Club
American businessman and inventor (1955–2011)
the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, Jobs co-founded Apple Inc. with his early business partner Steve Wozniak as Apple Computer Company
Steve_Jobs
American engineer and programmer (born 1950)
prominent pioneers of the personal computer revolution. In 1975, Wozniak started developing the Apple I into the computer that launched Apple when he
Steve_Wozniak
Computer model built by Apple
The Apple Computer 1 (Apple-1), often referred to as the Apple I (written with a Roman numeral), is an 8-bit personal computer electrically designed by
Apple_I
Computers derived from the IBM PC
An IBM PC compatible is any personal computer that is hardware- and software-compatible with the IBM Personal Computer (IBM PC) and its successors. Like
IBM_PC_compatible
2015 album by Silicon
Personal Computer is the debut studio album by Silicon, a solo project of New Zealand musician Kody Nielson, released in August 2015. The album marks
Personal_Computer_(album)
Economic sector of video games
has played an important role in improvement of computer hardware. Many parts of modern personal computers were originally improved to meet the needs of
Video_game_industry
developed and described the concept as a Dynabook in his 1972 proposal: A personal computer for children of all ages, the paper outlines the requirements for
History_of_tablet_computers
Topics referred to by the same term
Computer game may also refer to: PC game, a video game played on a personal computer Console game, a video game played on a video game console Arcade video
Computer game (disambiguation)
Computer_game_(disambiguation)
Emulator for PlayStation 3 software
RPCS3 (Russian Personal Computer Station 3) is a free and open-source emulator and debugger for the Sony PlayStation 3 that runs on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD
RPCS3
Desktop computer
The iPAQ Desktop Personal Computer in its various incarnations was a legacy-free PC produced by the Compaq Computer Corporation around the year 2000. It
IPAQ_(desktop_computer)
2005 American business acquisition
including Ambra Computer Corporation and the IBM Power Personal Systems Group, the former an attempt to design and market "clone" computers of IBM's own
Acquisition of the IBM PC business by Lenovo
Acquisition_of_the_IBM_PC_business_by_Lenovo
Home computers produced by Amstrad
The Amstrad CPC (short for "Colour Personal Computer") is a series of 8-bit home computers produced by Amstrad between 1984 and 1990. It was designed
Amstrad_CPC
Instructions a computer can execute
A computer program is a sequence or set of instructions in a programming language for a computer to execute. It is one component of software, which also
Computer_program
Pointing device used to control a computer
the patent, which expired before the mouse became widely used in personal computers. In any event, the invention of the mouse was just a small part of
Computer_mouse
American computer scientist and microcomputer entrepreneur (1942–1994)
and sell his software products. He is considered a pioneer of the personal computer revolution. In 1974 in Pacific Grove, California, Kildall demonstrated
Gary_Kildall
PC form factor with integral display
An all-in-one computer (also called an AIO or all-in-one PC) is a type of personal computer that integrates the computer's main components, such as the
All-in-one_computer
Enclosure that contains most of the computer hardware
A computer case, also known as a computer chassis, is the enclosure that contains most of the hardware of a personal computer. The components housed inside
Computer_case
American information technology company (1939–2015)
business were spun-off to form Hewlett Packard Enterprise, while its personal computer and printer businesses became HP Inc. The split was structured so
Hewlett-Packard
Personal computer by Apple Inc.
line of desktop computers that were designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer. It was the first mass-market personal computer operable through
Apple_Lisa
Video game genre
Role-playing video games (RPGs), also known as computer role-playing games (CRPGs), comprise a broad video game genre generally defined by a detailed story
Role-playing_video_game
1983 US video gaming economic recession
were of poor quality. Waning interest in console games in favor of personal computers also played a role. Home video game revenue peaked at around $3.2 billion
Video_game_crash_of_1983
"Escape!" by Isaac Asimov (1945) Joe, a "logic" (that is to say, a personal computer) in Murray Leinster's short story "A Logic Named Joe" (1946) The Machines
List_of_fictional_computers
Main printed circuit board used for a computing device
such as the Altair 8800. In the 1980s, popular personal computers like the Apple II and IBM Personal Computer featured publicly available schematic diagrams
Motherboard
Former American computer hardware company
manufactured, supported, and marketed a wide range of personal computers, computer monitors, servers, and computer accessories. At its peak in the year 2000, the
Gateway,_Inc.
Graphics created using computers
Computer graphics (CG) deals with generating images and art with the aid of computers. Computer graphics is a core technology in digital photography,
Computer_graphics
mass-produce computers to acceptable quality standards and locally manufactured copies of Western hardware were unreliable. As personal computers spread to
History of computing in the Soviet Union
History_of_computing_in_the_Soviet_Union
Dutch computing magazine
Personal Computer Magazine, PCMagazine or PCM is a Dutch monthly magazine about personal computers The first edition of PCM was issued in October 1983
Personal_Computer_Magazine
2006 autobiography by Steve Wozniak
iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It is a 2006 New York Times bestselling
IWoz
Topics referred to by the same term
the free dictionary. PC most commonly refers to the personal computer, a general-purpose computer for individuals. PC or pc may also refer to: Pitch class
PC
Taiwanese computer and electronics company
manufacturer (OEM). As of 2024,[update] Asus is the world's fifth-largest personal computer vendor by unit sales. Asus has a primary listing on the Taiwan Stock
Asus
Any computer program for end-user use
spreadsheet software for the Apple II and helped sell the then-new personal computers into offices. For the BlackBerry, it was its email software. As software
Application_software
same as in personal computers, and there was a convergence of the individual hardware components between consoles and personal computers, making the
History of video game consoles
History_of_video_game_consoles
Computer operating system
IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System), also known as IBM DOS or PC DOS, is a discontinued disk operating system for the IBM Personal Computer, its
IBM_PC_DOS
Computer made by Xerox
is a computer system developed at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) in the 1970s. It is considered one of the first workstations or personal computers
Xerox_Alto
Set of computers configured in a distributed computing system
A computer cluster is a set of computers that work together so that they can be viewed as a single system. Unlike grid computers, computer clusters have
Computer_cluster
American inventor and computer engineer
holds three of nine PC patents for being the co-creator of the IBM personal computer released in 1981. In 1995, Dean was named the first ever African-American
Mark Dean (computer scientist)
Mark_Dean_(computer_scientist)
personal digital assistants and, later, smartphones; Windows Holographic in 2016 for AR/VR headsets; and several other editions. A "personal computer"
List of Microsoft Windows versions
List_of_Microsoft_Windows_versions
Computer magazine
new IBM PC, Byte reported that PC: The Independent Guide to the IBM Personal Computer "should be of great interest to owners". The first issue of PC, dated
PCMag
Workstation computer
NeXT Computer (also called the NeXT Computer System) is a workstation computer that was developed, marketed, and sold by NeXT Inc. It was introduced in
NeXT_Computer
1979–1991 home computer series
The Atari 8-bit computers, formally launched as the Atari Home Computer System, are a series of home computers introduced by Atari, Inc., in 1979 with
Atari_8-bit_computers
PERSONAL COMPUTER
PERSONAL COMPUTER
Girl/Female
Indian
Seasonal
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a personal name.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Sindhi, Telugu
Seasonal
Girl/Female
Hindu
Seasonal
Boy/Male
Hindi
A personal god.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Sesonal
Girl/Female
Tamil
Seasonal
Surname or Lastname
Altered spelling of Danish Endersen, a patronymic from the personal name Endricht, probably of Low German or Frisian origin.Altered spelling of Norwegian Endresen, a common patronymic from Endre, from the Old Norse personal name Eindri{dh}i, composed of t
Altered spelling of Danish Endersen, a patronymic from the personal name Endricht, probably of Low German or Frisian origin.Altered spelling of Norwegian Endresen, a common patronymic from Endre, from the Old Norse personal name Eindri{dh}i, composed of the elements ein ‘one’, ‘sole’ + ri{dh}i ‘rider’.English : variant of Anderson, a patronymic from the personal name Anders.
Boy/Male
Indian
Seasonal Traveller
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Seasonal
Female
English
Medieval English contracted form of Roman Latin Petronel, PERONEL means "little rock."
Girl/Female
Greek
Rock. Derived from the Roman clan Petronius.
Boy/Male
English Scandinavian Norse Swedish
Strong counselor. Ancient personal name.
Surname or Lastname
Americanized spelling of Jewish Leykin (from Belarus), a metronymic from Leyke, a pet form of the Yiddish female personal name Leye, from the Hebrew female personal name Lea, from which English Leah is derived (see Genesis 29
Americanized spelling of Jewish Leykin (from Belarus), a metronymic from Leyke, a pet form of the Yiddish female personal name Leye, from the Hebrew female personal name Lea, from which English Leah is derived (see Genesis 29 : 16) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in.English : from a medieval personal name, a diminutive of Lawrence. Compare Law 1 and Larkin.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Seasonal
Boy/Male
Tamil
Moushimi | மோஉஷீமீÂ
Seasonal
Moushimi | மோஉஷீமீÂ
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Personal; Intrinsic; Hybrid; Private
Girl/Female
Tamil
Seasonal
Boy/Male
Sikh
Pure body/persona
Surname or Lastname
Possibly an Americanized spelling of French Cobet, from a reduced pet form of the personal name Jacob.English
Possibly an Americanized spelling of French Cobet, from a reduced pet form of the personal name Jacob.English : unexplained. Compare Coby.
PERSONAL COMPUTER
PERSONAL COMPUTER
Male
English
English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, NELSON means "son of Neil."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire)
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire) : either a variant of Horsfall, or else a habitational name from an unidentified place named with Old English hors ‘horse’ (perhaps a byname) + feld ‘pasture’, ‘open country’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Favor, Grace
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
Mars
Female
English
English variant spelling of Spanish Dolores, DELORIS means "sorrows."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Robin.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
God of Heavens Warrior
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, French, German, Hebrew, Swedish
Form of Elizabeth; God is My Oath; Pledged to God; God's Promise
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Brahma
PERSONAL COMPUTER
PERSONAL COMPUTER
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adv.
With respect to an individual; as regards the person; individually; particularly.
a.
Denoting person; as, a personal pronoun.
n.
The body of persons employed in some public service, as the army, navy, etc.; -- distinguished from materiel.
n.
Personal property, as distinguished from realty or real property.
a.
Having a well-formed body, or person; graceful; comely; of good appearance; presentable; as, a personable man or woman.
a.
Pertaining to the external or bodily appearance; corporeal; as, personal charms.
a.
Relating to an individual, his character, conduct, motives, or private affairs, in an invidious and offensive manner; as, personal reflections or remarks.
n.
A movable; a chattel.
a.
Not personal; not representing a person; not having personality.
a.
Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals; peculiar or proper to private concerns; not public or general; as, personal comfort; personal desire.
adv.
With respect to one's individuality; as regards one's self; as, personally I have no feeling in the matter.
pl.
of Persona
a.
Done in person; without the intervention of another.
n.
A notable or distinguished person; a conspicious or peculiar character; as, an illustrious personage; a comely personage of stature tall.
n.
Form, appearance, or belongings of a person; the external appearance, stature, figure, air, and the like, of a person.
n.
That which wants personality; specifically (Gram.), an impersonal verb.
a.
Pertaining to human beings as distinct from things.
adv.
In a personal manner; by bodily presence; in person; not by representative or substitute; as, to deliver a letter personally.
n.
The state of being a person; personality.
n.
Same as Person, n., 8.