Computer Timeline

By alexkowalski
  • Apple introduced macOS X 10.5

    Apple introduced macOS X 10.5

    The release of this was important because it changed the interface and introduced Time Machine, which is an automated back up feature which is still used today.
  • Chrome Web Browser Introduced

    Chrome Web Browser Introduced

    Google released the Chrome browser to the public for the first time. It became the dominant browser and is still widely used today.
  • AdBlock Created for Chrome

    AdBlock Created for Chrome

    AdBlock is a Chrome extension that does exactly what it sounds like, it blocks ads. With Chrome becoming very popular, it was a very useful tool, and no one likes unwanted advertisements.
  • Windows 10 Released

    Windows 10 Released

    Microsoft skipped Windows 9 and went straight to 10. 10 had major improvements and is still used today even thought there is Windows 11.
  • Meltdown and Spectre Attacks

    Meltdown and Spectre Attacks

    Information about the Meltdown and Spectre attacks was released to the public. This was big because it affected almost every smartphone and computer. It allowed someone to access things such as passwords.
  • ChatGPT

    ChatGPT

    Open AI released ChatGPT and quickly became a very big part of the world. People use it for everything and everyone has heard of it.