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Microsoft Office for Windows
Microsoft Office for Windows was released in 1990 and included Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Bill Gates first announced Microsoft Office in 1988 and was developed by Microsoft. The ability to organize and present information was made easy for many users and these evolved into Microsoft 365 that many of use daily today. -
PlayStation
Released by Sony, the PlayStation set many standards for gaming today. The layout of the controller (D-pad, four face buttons, trigger buttons, and the analog stick) is still the most popular layout. The PlayStation controller was the first controller to have four trigger buttons instead of 2. While not the first disc based console, it was the first successful system and allowed music CDs to be played as well. -
Windows 95
Windows 95 was a step up from prior operating systems. With the implementation of a start menu and task bar, navigating a PC became much more user friendly. Created by Microsoft, this game changer was marketed towards average users. With the launch of this operating system, technology quickly became a standard part of every day life. The start button has become a necessity for many users. -
Nokia 9000 Communicator
The Nokia 9000 Communicator, manufactured by Nokia was a pioneer for smart phones. Equipped with a web browser and a qwerty keyboard, this device was revolutionary for the cell phone industry. Many features introduced on this phone are now considered standard today. -
Wi-Fi
The invention of Wi-Fi is considered to be attributed to Vic Hayes although there are many names associated with its creation. Wi-Fi, also known as WLAN, is short for wireless local area network. Wi-Fi has allowed for mobility and connectivity, regardless of location. The creation of Wi-Fi has allowed freedoms that we didn't experience prior, freedoms that we use every day. Information is available at our fingertips but how we use that information is another story.