The First Computer Virus of Bob Thomas
The First Computer Virus, Creeper, was named after a Scooby-Doo cartoon show character. Creeper was written in 1971 by Bob Thomas, a BBN…
Inventions
The Integrated Circuit Revolution: How Tiny Chips Unleashed the Digital Age
Integrated circuits differ from their predecessors in that IC remove the need for transistors, resistors, diodes, capacitors, and wires.
The Evolution and Rising Dominance of Touch Screen Technology
The concept of now-ubiquitous touch screen interface was put into words in October 1965, when Eric Arthur Johnson, an engineer at the…
The Complete Technical and Cultural History of Tennis for Two: History‘s First Video Game
Tennis for Two is one of the first video games developed. It’s a sports video game that simulates a game of tennis.
From Mechanical Mouse to Laser Legend: The 50-Year Evolution of an Indispensable Interface
How did the computer mouse come to be? Read on to learn more about the history, function, and historical significance of the computer mouse!
The 10 Largest Server Farms Powering the Digital Economy
Check out the largest server farms ever built in the world and find out how they're changing the internet landscape.
Invention of the Floppy Disk: A Controversial Timeline
Most people know that the floppy disk was invented in 1967 by a team led by Alan Shugart at IBM. Learn more about this invention.
The Complete History of the Enigma Encryption Machine: How Cryptography Changed the Course of World War II
The Enigma machine was an ingenious encryption device used by the Nazis during World War II to encode their strategic communications. The story of how the Allies broke the "unbreakable" Enigma code is one of the greatest cryptographic advances in history. This triumph of technology, intellect, and perseverance helped turn the tide of the war… Read More »The Complete History of the Enigma Encryption Machine: How Cryptography Changed the Course of World War II
Unraveling the Genius Behind the Apollo Guidance Computer
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Audion Vacuum Tube
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