A computer that features the best characteristics of the analog computer and digital computer.

(computer hardware, dated) A computer intended for use in the home.

(computer hardware) An early type of computer that used electromagnetic relays.

A portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap, but large enough to have an integrated keyboard.

plural of personal computer

(computing) the ability to operate a personal computer and its associated software and hardware, and to understand most of the underlying concepts (but not necessarily the electronics, or a programming language)

(computing) able to operate a personal computer and its associated software and hardware, and to understand most of the underlying concepts (but not necessarily the electronics, or a programming language)

plural of computer architecture

A computer of a size designed to be used on a desk or table, as opposed to larger machines, such as mainframes, and smaller machines, such as laptops and palmtops.

A complete piece of software. A set of instructions for a computer. This term can refer to either the executable form that a computer can execute (executable code) or the human readable form (source code). (Several programs, each of which does a task, can be collected as a software package or suite).