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NOUN
desktop computer
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For anyone who’s seen the inside of a desktop PC, there’s a CPU chip sitting in its own place in the motherboard, connected to separate slots filled with memory modules.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Niles back then was a highly regarded analyst covering chip stocks and PC hardware, before pivoting to become a fund manager.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The company’s other products for PC, automotive and industrial end markets are more cyclical income streams, but they are on an upswing, with combined first-quarter sales expected to rise by 13% from last year.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Many big companies in the server, PC and smartphone businesses are paying premiums to buy up bigger volumes of memory and constrain supply for rivals, Hwang added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Pretending he was just, oh, maybe trying to see if Mr. Reardon’s laptop was a Mac or a PC, he glanced toward Mr. Reardon’s desk.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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