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The History of Computers

By mknauer
  • Hewlett-Packard (HP)

    Hewlett-Packard (HP)

    The start of modern day computers, and a widely sucessful company.
  • Electronic Computer

    Electronic Computer

    This marks the start of faster and more user-friendly computers.
  • Silicon Chip

    Silicon Chip

    Before this invention, most computers were made with huge tubes, wires and machines. The chip allowed others to pave way to some of the smallest devices ever.
  • Computer Game

    Computer Game

    Steve Russell & MIT created the first computer game, Spacewar. This game led to many more games and "fun" things to do on hte computer.
  • Word Processor

    Word Processor

    This invention leads to many things, including email, powerpoint, and any other modern day application software.
  • Email

    Email

    This invention lead to many other things that we do online, and even helped with the creation of texting.
  • Apple

    Apple

    This company is the most successful electronic company in the world and has created breakthrough products.
  • Hypertext

    Hypertext

    Hypertext is what leads us to the modern day internet and sharing.
  • Google

    Google

    Google is now the largest search engine in the world.
  • iMac

    iMac

    The iMac was the first computer to have all of its equipment inside of it.
  • iPod

    iPod

    They have revolutionize protable music and the simplicity of devices.
  • iPad

    iPad

    The iPad revolutionize touch-screen technology on a large screen. It acts as a computer, gaming device and much more.