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Unicode: 1F5A8 FE0F
Description
It's a classic desktop computer icon, showing a monitor with a screen, usually black or dark, and sometimes featuring a small mouse or keyboard next to it, indicating a traditional computer setup.
Group:
Objects > computer
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically evokes feelings of work, productivity, technology, computing, or a digital environment. Can also represent professionalism or expertise in tech.
Backstory
The Desktop Computer emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014) as part of a broader expansion of technological and object emojis. It represents the ubiquitous personal computer, a central tool for work and leisure in the digital age.
Usage Examples
- Talking about work: 'I'll be at my desk all day today 💻'
- Discussing tech support: 'My computer crashed, I need help 💻'
- Referring to a home office setup: 'Just upgraded my home office 💻'
- Learning to code: 'Starting my coding journey 💻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent office work, IT, coding, or simply 'computer' in a general sense. Less common for personal use, often suggesting a work context.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, but might also be used in contexts related to internet cafes or online gaming, reflecting a strong PC gaming culture.