personal computer
noun
: a general-purpose computer equipped with a microprocessor and designed to run especially commercial software (such as a word processor or Internet browser) for an individual user
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Dell made much of his fortune through his namesake firm, which sells personal computers and servers.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 8 June 2024
The rise of generative AI is a new industrial revolution and Nvidia expects to play a major role as the technology shifts to personal computers, Huang told attendees at a keynote address at National Taiwan University.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
British personal computer maker Raspberry Pi confirmed its plan for an initial public offering in London, marking a small step for the city that’s fallen behind a broader listings revival in Europe.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 3 June 2024
Ebbing demand for personal computers has slowed innovation in advanced PCs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 May 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 8 June 2024
The rise of generative AI is a new industrial revolution and Nvidia expects to play a major role as the technology shifts to personal computers, Huang told attendees at a keynote address at National Taiwan University.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
British personal computer maker Raspberry Pi confirmed its plan for an initial public offering in London, marking a small step for the city that’s fallen behind a broader listings revival in Europe.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 3 June 2024
Ebbing demand for personal computers has slowed innovation in advanced PCs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 May 2024
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“Personal computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20computer. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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