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Who doesn’t know what a PC is? Personal Computers are one of the most defining features of our time. Machines that are great for work, for fun and for studying. But what PC really is? The Wiki says it’s a “multi-purpose electronic computer whose size, capabilities and price make it feasible for individual use”. But it gets better: “Personal Computers are intended to be operated directly by an end-user, rather than by a computer expert or technician”. Computers were originally invented to “compute” and solve complex mathematical problems. Today, everything is different and their original purpose is actually the least important one. Instead, they are used for gathering data (internet), entertainment (video games, movies, music, etc) and work. Since the early 1990s, Microsoft operating systems and Intel hardware have dominated the PC market. There are alternatives to Microsoft Windows operating system but they still occupy a minority share of the industry. These include Apple's iOS and free open-source operating systems (e.g. Linux and Chrome OS).Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts. It offers mainly online gaming service and digital rights management (DRM). Origin allows its users to purchase games via the internet for PC and mobile platforms and then download them with the Origin client. It also features many social options, like profile management, networking with friends on chat, and direct game joining (along with the in-game overlay). Another cool option is streaming via TwitchTV, sharing of game library and community integration with networking sites (Facebook, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, etc.). Electronic Arts wants Origin to match its leading competitor, Steam by adding many new features, rewards, and cross-platform releases. Origin also allows its users to browse and purchase games for full price from Electronic Arts' catalogs. Instead of receiving a box, disc, or even an activation code, the purchased software is immediately (and permanently) attached to the user's account and can be downloaded with the corresponding Origin client. EA Downloader was launched in late 2005. After many changes, it was reopened under the Origin name on June 3, 2011. Currently, Origin has over 50 million registered users.Tom Clancy's is a legendary franchise used by Ubisoft for many of their video games. It was originally created to brand video games, based on Tom Clancy’s works but today it’s a very renown franchise on its own. TC’s games are renown for their accurate approach to military tactics and strategy, as well as a decent level of realism. One can say, the Tom Clancy’s franchise has gone from strength to strength in video game form, spawning several established franchises that include FPS games, flight sims, strategy games, stealth games, and even some turn-based battles. There are currently more than 30 games with “Tom Clancy’s” in their title (Rainbow Six series, Splinter Cell series, and Ghost Recon series). If you like squad-based tactics, stealth and gritty, military theme, Tom Clancy’s games are definitely for you. It’s one of the most successful and positively acclaimed video game franchises of all time.Hide
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