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Desktop vs Windows - What's the difference?

desktop | windows |

As a noun desktop

is the top surface of a desk.

As an adjective desktop

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

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 ----

    windows

    English

    Noun

    (head)