mainstreamcomputing
nounUK /ˈmeɪnstriːm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /ˈmeɪnstriːm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Mainstream computing is the usual kind of computers and software that most people use every day.
Schools often teach mainstream computing skills like typing and using email.
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2. The part of the computer industry that serves the general public rather than specialists.
Mainstream computing companies release new laptops every year.
3. Technology that has become normal and widely accepted.
Cloud storage moved from a niche idea to mainstream computing.
4. The use of computers in everyday life by average users.
Mainstream computing includes browsing the web and writing documents.