personal computer; also known as a PC

A computer system whose central processing unit is a microprocessor; includes laptops and personal computers; also referred to as [[微机|微機|wei1 ji1]] in Mainland China.

to adapt a system or process to be controlled or performed by computers; the state of being computerized

tablet computer; tablet PC

A portable computer that is small and lightweight; similar in size and shape to a notebook. Also referred to as [[笔记本电脑|筆記本電腦|bi3 ji4 ben3 dian4 nao3]] in mainland China and [[笔记型电脑|筆記型電腦|bi3 ji4 xing2 dian4 nao3]] in Taiwan.

A small, portable handheld computer often using a stylus for input; commonly used for scheduling, data storage, and gaming.

a small portable computer held in the hand, such as a PDA or palm-top; often uses a stylus rather than a keyboard for input

(literary) personal digital assistant; a handheld computer

A computer that processes discrete data represented by numbers or electronic pulses, as opposed to an [[类比电脑|類比電腦|lei4 bi3 dian4 nao3]]

A computer designed to be used at a desk, typically consisting of a separate monitor and system unit.

personal computer designed for regular use at a single location on or near a desk due to its size and power requirements

The process of using computers to generate a sequence of static images that, when played back, create the illusion of motion; widely used in film, television, and digital media.

electronic dictionary or dictionary software accessible via a computer; common term used in Taiwan

A specific code or command given to a computer that tells it to perform a particular task; a sequence of these makes up a computer program.

To use a computer to edit, arrange, and format documents for printing; a process that allows for direct digital layout and printing, skipping traditional typesetting and manual assembly.

A medical imaging process that uses X-rays from multiple angles to create a cross-sectional view of the body's internal structures; also known as a CAT scan

A game played on a computer; can include various genres such as strategy, fighting, or role-playing games.

hand-held pointing device used for interacting with a computer interface

Illegal acts targeting or using computer information systems, such as unauthorized access, theft, or destruction of data.

A malicious program that can copy itself and interfere with a computer's normal operation; also known as [[计算机病毒|計算機病毒|ji4 suan4 ji1 bing4 du2]] in mainland China.

a sequence of instructions that a computer can execute to perform a specific task

A sequence of instructions written in a programming language that tells a computer how to perform a specific task; commonly used in Taiwan, where it is equivalent to mainland China's [[计算机程序|計算機程序|ji4 suan4 ji1 cheng2 xu4]] or [[软件程序|軟件程序|ruan3 jian4 cheng2 xu4]].

A hardware device consisting of a screen and keyboard used for entering and displaying data from a computer system.

The use of computers to create and process visual images; computer-aided drawing or design.

computer network; the Internet

a system of interconnected computers that share data and resources; the internet

A system of multiple computers connected together to share resources and exchange information; Taiwan term for [[计算机网络|計算機網絡|ji4 suan4 ji1 wang3 luo4]]

The process of designing and creating images using computers and graphic design software; may also include editing or modifying existing image files

programming language; computer language; the formal language used to communicate instructions to a computer

The field of technology involving the recognition, synthesis, and editing of human speech using computers.

electronic device for reading data from memory cards or punched cards for use with a computer

the use of computer software to aid in engineering analysis tasks (CAE)

A method of instruction using computer programs to facilitate self-study or training; often abbreviated as CAI.

The use of computer software to assist in the creation, modification, or analysis of engineering designs; often called CAD.

computer-aided design and drawing

A portable electronic device or software program that stores words and their meanings for quick searching

Music created or processed using computers and electronic instruments, allowing for complex sound combinations and variations.

A small autonomous robot with an independent power source designed to navigate through a maze to find the fastest path to the center; a common subject of robotics competitions.

Hasee, a Chinese computer manufacturer based in Shenzhen

notebook computer; a portable personal computer. Common in Taiwan. Often abbreviated as [[笔电|筆電|bi3 dian4]]

laptop; notebook computer

a computer that represents data through continuously variable physical quantities rather than discrete numbers

thin client computer designed to work while connected to a central server or network

laptop computer

Apple computer; Mac; Macintosh

A high-performance computer capable of processing vast amounts of data and executing high-speed calculations; commonly used in Taiwan; see also [[巨型计算机|巨型計算機|ju4 xing2 ji4 suan4 ji1]] or [[超级计算机|超級計算機|chao1 ji2 ji4 suan4 ji1]]

A computer that is larger and more powerful than a microcomputer but smaller than a mainframe.