What exactly is a “server” in computer stuff?

Question

I hear the word server in all sorts of contexts whenever computers are involved. What is a server and how does it relate to a PC?

In: Technology

Answer 1

Think of it as like being in a restaurant. You are the client. You want some food (data). You give an order to the server. The server relays that to the kitchen (data storage). Then when the food (data) you ordered is ready, the server brings it to you.