Computers Leave the Laboratory
Early computers occupied rooms and required specialized operators. The arrival of microprocessors eventually made it possible to put computing power into machines that ordinary people could own.
From Hobbyists to the Office
Personal computers entered homes, schools and businesses. Word processing, spreadsheets and desktop publishing changed office work and made sophisticated tools available to individuals.
The Computer Becomes Invisible
Today computing is built into phones, cars, appliances and countless other devices. The personal computer revolution was therefore not just about a machine on a desk; it helped make digital technology part of everyday life.