Personal Computer
A computer designed for use by one person at a time.
What is it?
A personal computer (PC) is a small computer that fits on a desk. It has a monitor, keyboard, and CPU. The first PCs were made in the 1970s and 1980s by companies like Apple and IBM. They made computing available to individuals and small businesses. The computer workstation you captured is a typical PC. PCs have evolved from bulky desktops to sleek laptops and all-in-ones, but the basic idea remains the same: a personal computing device for one user.
Why it matters
Personal computers changed how people work, learn, and communicate. They led to the internet, video games, and many modern technologies. Without PCs, we wouldn't have laptops or smartphones.
Where you've seen it
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个人计算机
一次仅供一人使用的计算机。
它是什么？
个人计算机（PC）是一种适合放在桌上的小型计算机。它包含显示器、键盘和主机。第一批个人计算机在20世纪70年代和80年代由苹果和IBM等公司制造。它们使计算对个人和小企业变得可用。你捕捉到的计算机工作台是一个典型的PC。PC已经从笨重的台式机演变为 sleek 的笔记本电脑和一体机，但基本理念保持不变：为单个用户设计的个人计算设备。
为什么重要
个人计算机改变了人们工作、学习和交流的方式。它们导致了互联网、电子游戏和许多现代技术。没有PC，就不会有笔记本电脑或智能手机。
你在哪里见过它
当你收集更多个人计算机时，这个列表会不断增长。
