PC

　I’ve been using the Apple][ and Personal Computer—which I received as a gift to celebrate my admission to the National College of Technology in exchange for not going on to university. The Apple][ was released around 1977, and I entered the National College of Technology in 1982, so I’ve been using them for about 45 years.Just as I don’t remember how many slices of bread I’ve eaten, I’ve completely forgotten how many PC s I bought, when I bought them, and what I mainly used them for.

　I think there are various definitions of a “PC,” but for the purposes of this article, I’ll use the ones found at Windows and Macintosh. If the day comes when Linux becomes my main machine, it should be added to this lineup before long—and I certainly hope it does. When it comes to so-called “PC” reviews, there are many websites and videos that show benchmark results for each model, but I don’t think that’s very meaningful. Unless you’re seriously into gaming or AI, for PC at a level where you’re recording videos, the user experience won’t change even if benchmark scores fluctuate by ±10%. Besides,PC geeks who care about benchmarks probably already know that all too well. Here, I’d like to write about how to get the most out of PC for each specific model.