Microsoft Windows hardware, including laptop and notebook reviews Definitions
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CONFIG.SYS
CONFIG.SYS is a text file containing DOS (Disk Operating System) commands that tell the operating system how the computer is initially set up.
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desktop
A desktop is a computer display area that represents the kinds of objects one might find on top of a physical desk, including documents, phone books, telephones, reference sources, writing and drawing tools, and project folders.
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desktop computer
A desktop computer is a personal computer that is designed to fit conveniently on top of a typical office desk.
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desktop gadget
A desktop gadget is a software widget, or a small application, that is designed to sit on a user's desktop screen in much the same way that apps reside on smartphones and tablets.
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desktop management
Desktop management is a comprehensive approach to managing all the computers within an organization. Despite its name, desktop management includes overseeing laptops and other computing devices as well as desktop computers. Desktop management is a component of systems management, which is the administration of all components of an organization's information systems.
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desktop theme
A desktop theme is a customized graphical user interface (GUI) that replaces a computer's ordinary sounds, icons, pointer, wallpaper or screensaver with something designed to reflect the interests of the user.
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disk analyzer
A disk analyzer is a piece of software that checks drives for space and usage and explores files and folders visually, simplifying file cleanup and optimization.
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external drive enclosure (disk enclosure, disk caddy, drive caddy)
An external drive enclosure is a metal or plastic casing that holds and powers a disk drive.
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physical computer
A physical computer is a hardware-based device, such as a personal computer. The term is generally used to differentiate hardware-based computers from software-based virtual machines... (Continued)