in the pc vs on the pc

Both 'in the PC' and 'on the PC' are commonly used, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the PC' is used when referring to something physically inside the computer, like a component or a file. 'On the PC' is used when referring to something that is on the computer screen or being processed by the computer.

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in the pc

This phrase is correct when referring to something physically inside the computer, like a component or a file.

Use 'in the PC' when referring to something that is physically inside the computer, such as a hardware component or a file stored on the hard drive.

Examples:

The RAM is located in the PC.
I saved the document in the PC's hard drive.

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Ratting: the spying through pc webcam It's called "ratting" the practice of espionage through the "Remote Administration Tool (RAT)" that works in the pc triggering the ignition of the webcam unbeknownst to the victim.
In the PC with Internet access Instala and free software Argosoft Mail Server.
Within TI Connect, using the TI DEVICE EXPLORER option, lists can be saved in the PC.
In addition, you can set the calibration steps directly on the PC and safely acquire the data of the amplifier that is to be calibrated in the PC.
The cable used on the ECP01 should not be shared with any other components in the PC.
It cleverly get to know the faults in the PC so that it could assist other irritating viruses or computer system rogue to infiltrate into the PC and exploit its resources and other capabilities relentlessly.
Intelligently finds the loopholes in the PC and paves path for other harmful infections to intrude.
The interface board occupies a slot in the PC.
To recover erased partition, download and install the software in the PC.
The USB100PFB gateway is a valid alternative to insertion of special cards in the PC.
Recordings in the PC client:Find recorded incidents using the timeline or calendar function and export snapshots as well as video clips of interest.
It is a separated place that allows reserve exceeds what it operates in the PC.
In order for the XMOS chip to do it's job a driver must be installed in the PC.
Because the windows Registry is a complex database of configuration and options associated with all applications installed in the PC including the OS.
Install Powerful Antispyware Program - If any of the traces of related browser hijacker resides in the PC, then it is really hard detect and remove completely.
The default search engine of the web browsers will be altered immediately with the nasty one which is actually tough to alter. It spies browsing activities, collects the privacy and vital data stored in the PC and send them for commercial or evil purposes to cyber criminals.
There are various advantages in using these solutions compared with internal cards: not having to insert any hardware in the PC, the stages for installation, repair and providing backup stations are greatly simplified.
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Can Disklock leave some trace of its presence in the PC?
Using an HMI Adapter to communicate with the Siemens S7-300/400 PLC is one of the most economical solutions available on the market and allows you not to insert hardware components in the PC.

Alternatives:

inside the PC
within the PC
within the computer

on the pc

This phrase is correct when referring to something that is on the computer screen or being processed by the computer.

Use 'on the PC' when referring to something that is displayed on the computer screen or being processed by the computer, such as an application or a document open on the screen.

Examples:

The spreadsheet is open on the PC.
I have a lot of tabs open on the PC.

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Using the software, training sessions with the lung trainer can be tracked in real time on the pc. Each breath can be analysed after the workout.
Provided software to analyse the workout in real time on the pc
In June will arrive the first Nokia mobile phone (N97) provided with a complete version of Skype, with all disposable functions on the pc.
To be released on the PC this fall.
Now I can position the ventilator anywhere on the PC.
In this case, it is sufficient to ask the customer to make an internet connection available on the PC to be "Remotely assisted".
Thanks to provided software, the athlete gets the possibility to track the workout with the lung trainer in real time on the pc and analyse every breath afterwards.
Bluetooth wireless technology has been disabled on the PC.
The application will help you identify other dangerous programs which may run on the PC.
The user interface on the PC is similar to a traditional network analyser.
Allow the extension to install on the PC.
Neither could it be played on the PC at the neighborhood library.
Hence, an anti-spyware removal program such as SpyHunter should be also present on the PC.
The recently saved files are not there on the PC.
This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC.
Any installation made on the PC is therefore converted into a simple copy of files.
It is professional software that captures all users activity on the PC.
GlucoMemory is a software to evaluate your blood glucose measurements on the PC.
It can be installed on the PC relatively easily if desired in a few minutes, just like Knoppix or Kanotix.
The Live-CD system has more than 1350 software packages and runs directly from the CD/DVD without the need to install anything on the PC.

Alternatives:

displayed on the PC
running on the PC
open on the computer

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