But then came the advance of desktop computing and printing, and with it, the potential for deception.

The 1990s and 2000s (decade) also brought his share of design commissions in the field of desktop computing.

In desktop computing environments, the learner receives supplemental, contextual information through an on-screen, pop-up window, toolbar or sidebar.

In contrast to desktop computing, ubiquitous computing can occur using any device, in any location, and in any format.

This sufficed for the simple hardware of early desktop computing.