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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When personal computers first came out, users had to use command-line interfaces to execute applications.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Laptops, any type of personal computers and tablets.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The task is not as simple as pushing through a software update on your smartphone or personal computer.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
That has constrained supply for consumer electronics such as smartphones and personal computers, as well as gaming consoles.
—Deborah Sophia, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Laptops, any type of personal computers and tablets.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The task is not as simple as pushing through a software update on your smartphone or personal computer.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
That has constrained supply for consumer electronics such as smartphones and personal computers, as well as gaming consoles.
—Deborah Sophia, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal computer
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“Personal computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20computer. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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