computer

A machine which calculates data and performs commands given to it by a person who uses it.

Computers are now a part of human society.

by AYB March 10, 2003

computer engineering

A profession that is hard to learn, hard to practise.

Computer engineering students usually wear plaid shirts and rimless eyeglasses.

by gcx February 22, 2011

Chimputter

A chimputter is an office worker who spends their day working on a PC. Typically in a junior position in a role offering limited initiative. Taken for granted and usually viewed as being at the bottom of the pile. These poor unfortunates will likely be out of a job as soon as the technology allows.

No I'm not in IT as such, I'm just a chimputter.

by Vicarious Phil July 9, 2009

computer witness

A particular subgenre of computer geek. Someone who is obsessed with computers for the sake of computers and not for what they can do. Will often spend hours running performance tests and having "races" between different chips with various programs without ever getting any actual work done on said equipment.

Gene longs for the good old days of the Macs-vs-PCs war...those were some good times, up late with a flat of Mountain Dew and all his buddies racing their computers. Gene is a computer witness.

by DJ HORSERACING ACCIDENTS September 1, 2004

computer stooge

the opposite of a computer geek.

Jim used to have a computer, but it crashed one day and now he thinks it's broken for good. He has been offline for 3 years now. What a Computer Stooge!

by rolisk August 4, 2007

Computer Snag

Using a temporarily open computer even though you know that someone was using it and will return momentarily.

My brother got pissed because I computer snagged him.

by commanderpoop May 18, 2009

Computer callous

A computer callous is located on the heel of your hand, usually the hand you use to move your mouse.

It is usually caused by the heel of your hand being rubbed against the mouse mat for long periods of time, usually during all nighters on the internet.

A computer callous is most often a little more red than your usual skin tone and is quite soft and smooth.

Hoshit, I've been on the computer so long I've aquired a computer callous.

by Hollydollie August 21, 2009