5 Significant Computer Inventions

  • ATM

    ATM

    John Shepherd-Barron invented the automated teller machine. It is a piece of machinery that allows users to make instant deposits and withdraws of money from their accounts without having to go into the bank.
  • Mobile Phone

    Mobile Phone

    Created by Martin Cooper, the mobile phone is a device that has changed our everyday lives dramatically. It has allowed us to be contacted virtually anytime, and gives us the opportunity to contact others whenever we need.
  • Email

    Email

    Email was created by Ray Tomilson. It allowed for quicker communication between parties, and allowed an easy route to sharing large documents and digital photos.
  • GPS

    GPS

    Roger L Easton created the global positioning system. It gives people an instant path to almost any destination, without the hassle of using maps. It has made directions for drivers much for safe and efficient.
  • Microsoft Office

    Microsoft Office

    Invented by the company Microsoft and Bill Gates, Microsoft office is a software downloaded onto pc computers and laptops. It allows for users to do projects for school, work, engineering programs, and many other possibilities.