personal computing
nounUK /ˈpɜː.sən.əl kəmˈpjuː.tɪŋ/
US /ˈpɝː.sən.əl kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɪŋ/
Using a computer that is made for one person to use.
Personal computing lets people write stories, play games, and talk to friends on their own computers.
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2. The field or industry that makes and sells computers for individual people.
She works in personal computing, designing laptops for students.
3. The habit or practice of using a computer for everyday tasks at home or work.
Personal computing has changed how families plan trips and shop.
4. The idea that ordinary people, not just experts, can own and use computers.
The rise of personal computing put a computer in almost every home.