Desktop PC

Desktop PC

Any personal computing system that is small enough to be used at a desk.

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synthesizer

Computer; Desktop PC

A computer peripheral,chip, or stand-alone system that generates sound from digital instructions rather than through manipulation ofphysical equipment or recorded sound.

sys

Computer; Desktop PC

A file extension for system configuration files.

sysadmin

Computer; Desktop PC

The usual logon name or e-mail address for the system administrator of a UNIX-based system.

sysop

Computer; Desktop PC

Short for system operator. The overseer of a BBSor a small multi-user computer system.

Any collection of component elements that work together to perform a task. Examples are a hardware system consisting of a microprocessor, its allied chips and circuitry, input and output devices, and ...

system administrator

Computer; Desktop PC

The person responsible for administering use of a multi-user computer system, a communications system,or both. A system administrator performs such duties as assigning user accounts and passwords, ...

system console

Computer; Desktop PC

The control center of a computer system, primarily with reference to mainframe and minicomputers. In networked or distributed systems, one workstation is designated as the system administrator抯; this ...