The first electronic computer was built during the 1940s by John Vincent Atanasoff, a professor of physics and mathematics at Iowa State University, and one of his students, Clifford E. Berry. But ...

A history of personal computers as told by Lou Frenzel.

The line which delineated personal computers from surrounding product categories has always been slightly blurred, but never more so than they are in 2021. Today, most PC enthusiasts build their ...

A brief history of computer chess Since the 18th century, people have been fascinated by the idea of machines that could play chess against humans.

The main computer was the H8 based on the 8080 as were most of the earliest kits. The second was the H11 based on Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) 16-bit LSI11.

The true origins of the personal computer When you think of the history of personal computing, three figures stand out--Gordon Moore, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.

With integrated circuits, the computer could be minimised and the personal computer was born. Computers now, were portable, and self-sufficient, with their own processor, monitor, input device ...

He teaches the history of personal computer games and how personal computers evolved, and said students are usually surprised and interested in the Drexel/Apple connection (“and hopefully become a ...