standalone computer
[/ˈstændəloʊn kəmˈpjuːtər/]
nounpl: standalone computers
computador autônomo
1. A computer system that operates independently without requiring connection to a network or other computers to function
This office uses standalone computers that are not connected to the internet for security reasons.
Este escritório usa computadores autônomos que não estão conectados à internet por razões de segurança.
2. A personal computer designed to work alone rather than as part of a network or distributed system
Before the rise of cloud computing, most businesses relied on standalone computers for their daily operations.
Antes do surgimento da computação em nuvem, a maioria das empresas dependia de computadores autônomos para suas operações diárias.
The concept of standalone computers has become less common in both Brazilian and American contexts due to widespread internet connectivity and cloud computing adoption. However, the term remains relevant in security-sensitive environments, government institutions, and legacy system discussions. In Brazil, the preference for 'computador autônomo' reflects the technical vocabulary influence from European Portuguese combined with contemporary Brazilian usage patterns.
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