A metaphor used to describe the way different programs are laid out on your screen, which is similar to how you might lay out documents and photos on a real desk.

1929, from desk + top (n.1). As an adjective meaning "suitable for use on a desktop," it is recorded from 1958 (in reference to computers). As a shortening of desktop computer, recorded from [..]

The main directory of the user interface. Desktops usually contain icons that represent links to the hard drive, a network (if there is one), and a trash or recycling can for files to be deleted. It can also display icons of frequently used applications, as requested by the user.

On computers like IBM PC or compatibles and Macintoshes, the backdrop where windows and icons for disks and applications reside. 

In the Macintosh user interface, the background image of theFinder on which the icons for applications, directories and datafiles are displayed.

1. the finder. 2. the shaded or colored backdrop of the screen.

(1) In graphical user interfaces, a desktop is the metaphor used to portray file systems. Such a desktop consists of pictures, called icons, that show cabinets, files, folders, and various types of do [..]

The display on a computer screen at logon, usually consisting of clickable icons representing equipment, software, and data files, shown against a neutral background or decorative wallpaper.

A computer designed to sit on a desk (as opposed to a laptop). In Windows, it also means the screen you see when you aren't running any programs, with "My Computer", the Recycle Bin and [..]

The computer screen work area where graphics, menus, and dialog boxes appear.

This is the screen that appears if you are not browsing the Internet, reading a file, or playing a game. Your icons are on this screen. 

This is the type of computer you have at home with the monitor and computer connected.

A machine-type that can be placed on top of a desk or table. 

The word desktop has three meanings: A class of personal computer. the main screen display with icons littered over it and sometimes to whatever you have currently visible. A Java class for launching [..]

A desktop system is a computer designed to sit in one position on a desk somewhere and not move around. Most general purpose computers are desktop systems. Calling a system a desktop implies nothing a [..]

  See graphical user interface.

mainly meaning the screen of a PC and its collection of icons, with 'wallpaper' as a background Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

A term used to signify the basic view used in Windows 95/98/NT and the MacOS. Your computer desktop usually includes a collection of icons, including the "My Computer" icon.

Personal computer (PC) that sits on a user's desk. End users' PCs must conform to a certain configuration if they are to perform specific PeopleSoft functions, such as data entry, viewing da [..]

(n) the top of a desk(n) (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear

A computer designed to sit on a desk (as opposed to a laptop). In Windows, it also means the screen you see when you aren't running any programs, with "My Computer", the Recycle Bin and so on.

A computer designed to sit on a desk (as opposed to a laptop). In Windows, it also means the screen you see when you aren't running any programs, with "My Computer", the Recycle [..]

Traffic from peole who are using a desktop or laptop computer to browse your site (measured by user agent).

As a platform for digital advertising, “desktop” often refers to both laptop and desktop computer devices.

  Verbal shorthand for Desktop Personal Computer, normally used to differentiate such a system from a 'Laptop' or portable PC. In Windows 95®, and later releases, the screen visible on the computer monitor is known as the desktop and can be used to store programs and data as if it were a normal directory/folder. It is generally considered [..]

The primary display screen of a graphical user interface, on which various icons represent files, groups of files, programs, or the like, which can be moved, accessed, added to, put away, or thrown away in ways analogous to the handling of file folders, documents, notes, etc., on a real desk.

The computer window that displays your open files or images, along with folders, program menus, tools and palettes.

Desktop is an IT term for the most fundamental and basic element of a personal computer’s graphical user interface. The desktop display is the default display on the computer when it is booted up; a [..]

Nonportable computer with video display capability and intended for home or office use. (see Workstation

The background of a computer screen with a GUI on which icons and windows appear. DOS

Usually refers to an individual PC – a user's desktop computer.

Usually refers to an individual PC -- a user's desktop computer.

The top surface of a desk. (computing) A desktop computer. ''Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.'' (computing,GUI) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually [..]