What Does Dreaming of a Computer Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
Although it does not appear directly in classical sources, by analogy with the interpretation of "instruments of knowledge, reckoning, writing and record" in the tradition of Ibn Sirin and Nabulsi, a computer in a dream can point to reaching knowledge, affairs falling into order, and the fruitful earnings that come through the mind; a broken computer, on the other hand, is taken as a sign of disruption in one's affairs or an account that needs to be reviewed.
Psychological View
In modern psychology, a computer can symbolize the workings of the mind, logic and the need for control; seeing one in a dream may point to a tendency to organize information, to impose a system on one's life, or to push feelings behind reason. A frozen or crashing computer may reflect mental exhaustion or the fear of losing control.
By Context
For Singles
Seeing a working, well-ordered computer can point to a new job, an educational opportunity, or an encounter with someone who completes you intellectually.
For Married People
Working peacefully at a computer can indicate household affairs falling into place and the family budget finding order; a screen that is off or broken may suggest a pause in communication.
Seeing a Broken or Frozen Computer
By analogy with the 'faltering instrument' reading in the Ibn Sirin tradition, it can point to delays in one's affairs, a decision that needs to be reconsidered, or a mental block waiting to be resolved.
Buying a New Computer
It can be a sign of a fresh start in life, a desire to gain new knowledge or skills, and a sense of financial relief.