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Computers, as we recognize them today, have been around for less than 50 years; nevertheless, it is one of the most influential innovations in the world that forever changed how we as a society communicate, discover, and connect.

Computing engines have been about for centuries, but only recently have they become the all-in-one gateway to the universe.

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In the 19th century, Charles Babbage created the first computing machine. It was a general-purpose, completely program-controlled, automated digital computer he named the Analytical Engine.

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During the 1940s, the American government sponsored a group of scientists and engineers to develop a military computer. The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was the first large-scale computer to operate on electronic components.

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The Ferranti Mark I was the first commercially available general-purpose computer. One was sold to UofT in 1951 and utilized to perform calculations for the St. Lawrence River.

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The LGP-30 was one of the earliest renditions of a personal "desk computer." Made by the Librascope company in 1956, the acronym stood for Librascope General-Purpose.

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The TRS-80 stood out from the rest because of its operational simplicity. Thanks to this, it rapidly gained popularity in schools and homes.

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Apple is one of the largest technology brands today and back in 1984, they impacted the market just the same. The Apple Macintosh PC was the first successful mouse-driven computer with a graphical user interface (GUI).

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1991, Apple launched the PowerBook, a complete redesign of their prior attempt at a portable computer.

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In 1998, Apple released the iMac G3, popularized because of its ease of use. The machine's design revitalized the company and influenced competitors.

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In 2008, Apple announced their Macbook Air, a thin, light laptop with extensive capabilities. It is the computer line millions of people possess and is one of Apple's most popular devices.

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Computers and laptops alike have become more capable as the years go by. They reduce their size but up their specs. The computers of today never could have been dreamt of 50 years ago.