desktop

Definition:

A term usually used when referring to a desktop computer. A desktop computer is a computer that is stationary and not easily portable. A desktop computer is usually comprised of a computer case (called "the box" by techies) and a separate monitor although there are exceptions such as the iMac where the computer case and monitor are contained in the same component.

Because of their larger size, desktop computers usually run faster and have more storage capacity than their more portable counterpart, the laptop.

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peer-to-peer

Peer-to-peer, sometimes referred to as p2p, is a term used to indicate direct communication between two computers. This is in contrast to the majority of communication between computers on a network such as the Internet which communicate through central servers.