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Computing vs Desktop - What's the difference?

computing | desktop |

As nouns the difference between computing and desktop

is that computing is (literally) the process or act of calculation while desktop is the top surface of a desk.

As a verb computing

is .

As an adjective desktop is

designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.

computing

English

Verb

(head)

    • Noun

    (-)
  • (literally) The process or act of calculation
  • Action of using (a) computer(s).
  • The study, field of computers and computer programming.
    • ''This course will cover several major fields of computing .

    Related terms

    * computable * computation * computerize

    See also

    * computer-aided design * computer graphics * computer language * computer science

    desktop

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The top surface of a desk.
  • (computing) A desktop computer.
    • Laptops are often more expensive than desktops .
  • (computing) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.
    • I installed a new application and it added its icon to my desktop .

    Related terms

    * palmtop * laptop

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
  • (computing) Of an application, converted to be carried out on a personal computer.

    • Derived terms

    * desktop computer * desktop environment * desktop metaphor * desktop publishing ----