Summary
Desktop Computers are computers which are designed to be used in an office environment for personal or business use. Desktop Computers also contain a myriad of components which allow it to be able to function. These include:
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Advantages
The advantages of Desktop Computers are:
- They are fairly cheap to buy nowadays - with offerings such as the Intel Compute Stick coming in at only £100.
- They are easy to upgrade in comparison to other systems - allowing a user to be able to swap out outdated or defunct parts when necessary without replacing the system.
- They often provide good performance at a low cost in comparison to other devices such as Laptops or Tablets which compromise these factors in favour of portability.
Disadvantages
However, there are some disadvantages to consider which include:
- Extra peripherals are required in order to be able to fully use the system (such as Monitors, Mice, Keyboards, Speakers etc.)
- Desktop Computers aren't generally very portable, though this is being overcome in certain smaller form-factor systems such as the Mac Mini.
- In the event of a Power Cut the system is unable to be used, due to the lack of an internal battery in the device. However, a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) can provide power for a little while longer (though these are generally only used in order to allow the user to save their work and shut down the machine correctly).
Common Applications
Desktop Computers have a wide range of uses throughout our daily lives for Personal or Business use. These include:
- Accessing the Internet and using Email Services.
- Using Productivity Software (Such as Word Processors and Presentation Software).
- Using Communication Software (Such as Video-Calling services and Instant Messaging).
- Editing Photographs or Video Clips using Photo-Editing or Video-Editing Software.