We are part of the fast-evolving computer era and technological advances; especially in computers which are being introduced regularly. In fact, most of modern society has or encounters computers on a daily basis, despite the fact that they might only have very basic knowledge of the inner workings and lingo of computers.
Perhaps the most common computer term that is the object of some confusion is the word PC. In retrospect, PCs are the machines that are made up of hardware and software. They can be used for typing in information into text documents, viewing said documents that have been stored in the system, going online and storing and viewing pictures, audio and videos.
Personal computers started out as being these huge machines that basically take up a large amount of space, and are extremely heavy and hard to move. However, as computer technology progressed, the bulkier machines gave way to the smaller and more compact desktop versions, which as the name suggests, fits on top of your desk and uses a smaller space than its predecessor.
The thing is that PCs are not merely the desktop computers, like a lot of people seem to think. The term PC also means the other machines that serve the same purpose as the desktop PCs but are more mobile.
Examples of these mobile computers are the laptops and notebooks, which are basically smaller machines that owners can bring with them virtually anywhere they want. At present, computer manufacturers and designers are coming up with even smaller machines that are just as efficient despite being smaller than other machines.
People are also confused with the computer term servers. This is understandable since the term servers have a lot of meanings. First is the file server, a computer system that is linked to other machines through the use of a network. What the file server does is it permits users of the other machines to store and access data into the machine wherever they are.
Then you have the network servers or the machines that specifically process and deliver information to the other attached machines through the local network or internet. The thing about these network servers is that they are able to handle a large user load due to the fact that they have been modified with appropriate processing, memory and storage configurations.
Another is a business server, which has been configured to handle business functions. This machine features connections to fax machines, printers, mobile support, remote connectivity, restore options and business intranet.
Did you know Lee Martin has been in the computer business since PCS were in homes. Currently Lee is working on servers and server rooms to find efficiencies in established networking. Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.