From beeps to music: how the PC found its voice
Sound hardware changed games, learning and digital creativity on personal computers.
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PC compatibles: the making of a shared ecosystem
Compatibility linked machines, software and peripherals from different manufacturers.
From carrying case to laptop: computing leaves the desk
Portability emerged through trade-offs in weight, displays, power and everyday usability.
BASIC: opening the door to programming
From Dartmouth to home computers, BASIC helped a generation write its first programs.
The mouse and the window: a new way to work with computers
Pointers, icons and windows made digital tasks visible and changed everyday interaction.
1971
The beginnings of microprocessors
How placing the central processing unit on a small integrated circuit helped make personal computing possible.
1970
The birth of personal computers
From hobbyist kits and the Altair 8800 to the home computers of 1977 and the IBM PC:…
1980
The floppy disk: knowledge in your pocket
Floppy disks carried programs, schoolwork and personal files before widespread networking, becoming part of everyday computing.