personal computer
Example Sentences
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The idea of artificial intelligence, let alone a personal computer, was a fantasy at best.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
The explosion in value I enjoyed can be owed to something that happened in the U.S. around 1980: Americans invented the personal computer industry.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
Between 1990 and 2000, the share of U.S. households with a personal computer jumped from 15% to just over half.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
The 1.7-million-square-foot office facility, previously used by tech company IBM, is the birthplace of the personal computer, according to the campus’ website.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026
He put another log into the wood stove and sat down at his personal computer, which was located next to his clock-repair bench.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
