'PC' originates from the term 'personal computer', where 'personal' means 'for individual use' and 'computer' refers to a device that computes or processes data.

The term 'PC' evolved from the full phrase 'personal computer', which became popular in the late 20th century as computers became more accessible to individuals.

Initially, 'PC' referred to any personal computer, but over time it has become more associated with computers running the Windows operating system.