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  1. Computer | Definition, History, Operating Systems, & Facts

    Oct 17, 2025 · A computer is a programmable device for processing, storing, and displaying information. Learn more in this article about modern digital electronic computers and their …

  2. Computer - History, Technology, Innovation | Britannica

    Oct 17, 2025 · The history of the solving of these problems is the history of the computer. That history is covered in this section, and links are provided to entries on many of the individuals …

  3. History of Technology Timeline | Evolution, Digital, Medical ...

    Learn more about the history of technology from the first tools to the computer age.

  4. List of Influential Women and Nonbinary People in Computing

    Here is a list of women and nonbinary people who have made important contributions to the field of computer science.

  5. Technology | Definition, Examples, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 26, 2025 · Almost everything we humans consume is made possible by technology, from coffee and tea to ultra-processed foods and soft drinks. How are stone tools, the Bessemer …

  6. Dell | History, Technology, Computers, & Facts | Britannica Money

    Dell, global company that designs, develops, and manufactures personal computers (PCs) and a variety of computer-related products. The company is one of the world’s leading computer …

  7. Computers and Technology Quiz | Britannica

    Take this Technology quiz at encyclopedia britannica to test your knowledge of computers and computer technology.

  8. Michael Dell | Biography & Facts | Britannica Money

    Michael Dell (born February 23, 1965, Houston, Texas, U.S.) is an American entrepreneur, businessman, and author, known as the founder and CEO of Dell Inc., one of the world’s leading …

  9. Computer chip | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 2, 2025 · Chips comprise the processing and memory units of the modern digital computer (see microprocessor; RAM). Chip making is extremely precise and is usually done in a “clean …

  10. Personal computer (PC) | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 11, 2025 · A typical personal computer assemblage consists of a central processing unit, which contains the computer’s arithmetic, logic, and control circuitry on an integrated circuit; …