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  2. Avatar (computing) - Wikipedia

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    The term avatāra (/ ˈ æ v ə t ɑːr, ˌ æ v ə ˈ t ɑːr /) originates from Sanskrit, and was adopted by early computer games and science fiction novelists. Richard Garriott extended the term to an on-screen user representation in 1985, and the term gained wider adoption in Internet forums and MUDs .

  3. Personalized search - Wikipedia

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    Search personalization takes the objectivity out of the search engine and undermines the engine. "Objectivity matters little when you know what you are looking for, but its lack is problematic when you do not". [33] Another criticism of search personalization is that it limits a core function of the web: the collection and sharing of information.

  4. Personal computer - Wikipedia

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    An artist's depiction of a 2000s-era desktop-style personal computer, which includes a metal case with the computing components, a display and a keyboard (mouse not shown). A personal computer, often referred to as a PC or simply computer, is a computer designed for individual use. [1]

  5. Personalization - Wikipedia

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    With implicit personalization, personalization is performed based on data learned from indirect observations of the user. This data can be, for example, items purchased on other sites or pages viewed. [7] With explicit personalization, the web page (or information system) is changed by the user using the features provided by the system.

  6. Ed Roberts (computer engineer) - Wikipedia

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    The Altair 8800 computer was a break-even sale for MITS. They needed to sell additional memory boards, I/O boards, and other options to make a profit. The April 1975 issue of the MITS newsletter Computer Notes had a page-long price list that offered over 15 optional boards. [34]

  7. Xerox Alto - Wikipedia

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    The Xerox Alto is a computer system developed at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) in the 1970s. It is considered one of the first workstations or personal computers, and its development pioneered many aspects of modern computing.

  8. Settings (Windows) - Wikipedia

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    The Settings app initially exposed a very small portion of Windows Control Panel (Powershell)'s functionality. Over time, however, it has become the sole user interface and control point for functions such as Windows Update (removed from Control Panel) and Windows Hello Control Panel Edition (never added to Control Panel).

  9. Classes of computers - Wikipedia

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    A personal computer has one user who may also be the owner (although the term has also come also mean any computer hardware somewhat like the original IBM PC, irrespective of how it is used). This user often may use all hardware resources, has complete access to any part of the computer and has rights to install/remove software. Personal ...