The PC is an extremely versatile tool that can assist us in both our personal and professional lives in a countless number of ways.
It's extreme adaptability is, in part, due to the nature of its construction. Over many years, PC electronics industries have strived to agree on certain 'standards', enabling them to develop a wide range of devices and applications that are 'PC compatible' - that is, that can be fitted / connected / installed to a PC with the minimum of effort.