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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.