The primary component of a computer lab is, of course, the computers themselves. These can range from desktop PCs to laptops depending on the lab's purpose and budget. It's important for these computers to have adequate hardware specifications to handle the software and tasks expected in the lab.Computer labs usually have a specific operating system installed across all machines, such as Windows, macOS, or Linux. Additionally, they are equipped with software relevant to the lab's purpose. For example, a college computer lab may have programming IDEs, office productivity suites, design software, statistical analysis tools, etc.