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desktop

[desk-top] / ˈdɛskˌtɒp /
NOUN
desktop computer
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In fact, it was a remote desktop application that enabled Lam and his conspirators to transfer 4,000 bitcoins to themselves, Stratton said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

AI desktop agents, exemplified by Anthropic’s Claude Cowork, are expanding beyond coding to office tasks, raising fears of reduced human user-based sales.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Craig Bellamy takes a seat at his desk and connects his laptop to a projector showing its contents on the opposite wall, the desktop background barely visible behind a maze of files and folders.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Proton VPN maintains a consistent look across platforms, ensuring a familiar experience whether on mobile or desktop.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Mrs. Richardson tapped her pen against her desktop.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng