An interconnection system between a microprocessor and attached devices in which expansion slots are spaced closely for high speed operation. 

A high-speed expansion card format that connects a computer with its attached peripherals. PCIe has a point-to-point architecture. This means that each device connects to the host with its own serial link and does not have to share a bus. 

A computer bus technology (the "data pipes" between parts of a computer) that increases the speed that data can move within a computer from 66 MHz to 133 MHz. 

A script programming language that is similar in syntax to the C language and that includes a number of popular UNIX facilities such as sed, awk, and tr. Perl is easier to learn and faster to code in than the more structured C and C++ languages. 

A type of wireless telephone network compatible with telephone sets, answering machines, fax machines, and computers. A typical PACS resembles a cellular telephone network in miniature. 

The interconnection of information technology devices within the range of an individual person, typically within a range of 10 meters.

An online web service that provides server space for individuals to store data, photos, videos and other files. Many service providers offer a limited amount of personal cloud storage space for free.

A wireless phone service similar to cellular telephone service but emphasizing personal service and extended mobility. PCS is for mobile users and requires a number of antennas to blanket an area of coverage. 

A general-purpose computer useful for individuals which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator.  It may be in a form of a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or a handheld PC.

The first widely-installed operating system used in personal computers. PC-DOS was (and still is) a non-graphical line-oriented command-driven operating system, with a relatively simple interface but not overly "friendly" user interface. 

A term for any small mobile hand-held device that provides computing and information storage and retrieval capabilities for personal or business use, often for keeping schedule calendars and address book information handy. 

A software application used to protect a single Internet-connected computer from intruders. It is especially useful for users with "always-on" connections such as DSL or cable modem.

An interactive TV recording device in a form of a set-top box. Vendors and media also refer to the units by these names: digital video recorder (DVR); personal TV receiver (PTR); personal video station (PVS); and hard disk recorder (HDR).

Microsoft's version of a Web server program for individual PC users who want to share Web pages and other files from their hard drive. PWS can be used with a full-time Internet connection to serve Web pages for a Web site with limited traffic. 

A knowledge management tool used to provide an evaluation of an employee's personal attributes, values and life skills in an effort to maximize his or her job performance and contribution to the company. 

Now considered a Sun legacy product, PersonalJava is or was a software development platform for creating network-capable applications for various consumer devices for office, home, and mobile use.