History of Computers-1990's

  • World Wide Web-1990

    World Wide Web-1990
    The "World Wide Web" was introduced to the world--Tim Berners-Lee sent in proposals that were rejected in the late 80's but he continued to go fourth with his vision which led us to the internet.
    https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1990/
  • JPEG-1992

    JPEG-1992
    The "JPEG" is finally finalized. it's the most popular way to saving pictures on computers. JPEG's help us in our everyday lives because it's usually what is asked for when we have to upload pictures for certain homework assignments.
  • Microsoft Windows NT-1993

    Microsoft Windows NT-1993
    Microsoft Windows NT was set fourth for the world to see.It introduced better performance for computer use during this time. Windows NT this led to Microsoft creating a "general-purpose" for computer use that we use today.
  • iMac-1998

    iMac-1998
    Apple debuts the iMac--an all in one Macintosh computer. It was designed to be easy for its users; this was a step forward for Apple since it had almost gone bankrupt. Due to this launch, Apple was able to create many more technological items that millions of people use worldwide: iPhone, iWatch, iPad, Macbooks etc...
    https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1998/
  • WiFi aka IEEE 802-1999

    WiFi aka IEEE 802-1999
    Do you have WiFi? Is a term we hear so often and love when we find out there is free WiFi with no password needed when we step foot in stores. In 1999 before being called "WiFi" it was known a IEEE 802 it was a "short-range radio networking" With WiFi we are able to complete many tasks on our computers whether at home, work, or on our mobile phones.
    https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1999/