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IBM Personal Computer
The IBM Personal Computer was introduced on August 12, 1981. It was created by a team of engineers and designers headed by Don Estridge. It was one of the most influential computers of all time. It is what the majority of modern computers are based on today. It ran the MS-DOS operating system and used the Intel 8088 microprocessor, which established the platform for future computer development. -
HP LaserJet
The first commercially available laser printer was the HP LaserJet. Laser jet printing was first invented by Gary Starkweather in 1969. It wasn’t commercially released until May 1984. It quickly became the standard for office printing because it offered fast, high quality printing that produced clear text and images. The technology has continued to evolve and is still widely used today. -
Apple Macintosh
The Apple Macintosh was released on January 24, 1984. It was created by the whole Macintosh division whose signatures were molded on the inside of the case, including Steve Jobs. It popularized the graphical user interface and mouse-driven computing. The Macintosh established Apple as a major player in the personal computer market. -
CD-ROM
The CD-ROM was first introduced in 1985. It wasn’t invented by a single person, but by several companies and organizations. It allowed large amounts of data to be stored in a compact disc. It quickly became an important technology for storing and distributing digital information. It also paved the way for future technologies like the DVD and Blu-ray. -
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 1.0 was first released on November 20, 1985. It was a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS. Its development was led by Bill Gates. It introduced the use of the mouse as well as multitasking. Over time, it evolved into a full-fledged operating system and is one of the most used operating systems in the world.