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desktop

[desk-top] / ˈdɛskˌtɒp /
NOUN
desktop computer
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On the other side are the companies that buy that memory and build it into things they sell: game consoles, phones, laptops and the components inside a desktop computer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The report says it included “an in-depth desktop review of all documentation” and a phone interview with McClain—and no visit to look at cattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Microsoft's badge and the desktop device would connect to various Microsoft software and PCs, letting a person interact with their AI agents outside of a laptop or desktop computer.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Nvidia is collaborating with Microsoft, Dell, and HP as well as other manufacturers to integrate the chips into 30 laptop and 10 desktop models.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He put his backpack under his desk and smoothed out his schedule on the scarred desktop.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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