Computer Hardware Terms, Glossary and Dictionary

Personal Computer(PC) is a computer designed for use by one person at a time. The term "PC" is also commonly used to describe an "IBM-compatible" personal computer in contrast to an Apple Macintosh computer. In price, personal computers range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. All are based on the microprocessor technology that enables manufacturers to put an entire CPU on one chip. Personal computers are used for word processing, accounting, desktop publishing, and for running spreadsheet and database management applications and play games.

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