Computer lab

This usually consists of rules such as no illegal activity during use or attempts to circumvent any security or content-control software while using the computers.

These specialized purposes may include video editing, stock trading, 3-D computer-aided design, programming, and GIS.

[3] In some settings, traditional desktop computer labs are impractical due to the requirement of a dedicated space.

[4] In the context of academic institutions, some traditional desktop computer labs are being phased out in favor of other solutions judged to be more efficient given that most students own personal laptops.

Moreover, in typical parlance, a computer lab is a location within a larger organization (such as a university), while an Internet café is a standalone business.

Computer lab on SUNY Purchase campus
Computer lab
Some labs use both desktops and laptops. This lab uses desktops for specific uses, such as the Virtual Reality Workstation, and laptops for general computing.