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desktop

[desk-top] / ˈdɛskˌtɒp /
NOUN
desktop computer
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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

The new superchip will power a line of laptops and desktop computers with 24-hour battery life available to purchase from this fall from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

She is now worried this means she won't even be able to run a pop-up under the new rules, calling the process "desktop analysis" and claiming no-one from the council visited the site.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The researchers developed a physics based neural network that can run on a standard desktop computer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

She arranged her writing supplies on the desktop and opened her leather-bound journal to a blank page.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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