USING A COMPUTER

1. Using a computer

The history of the computer - from computing tools to artificial intelligence

The history of computers began with simple computing tools, such as the abacus, used thousands of years ago. In the 17th and 19th centuries, mathematicians and inventors such as Blaise Pascal and Charles Babbage developed mechanical calculators, which became the basis for the first programmable devices.

The 20th century marked the beginning of the era of modern computers. Between 1940 and 1950, the first large electronic machines, such as ENIAC, using vacuum tubes, appeared. Later, computers became smaller and more powerful, with the introduction of transistors (1950-1960), integrated circuits (1960-1970) and microprocessors (from 1970 onwards). This led to the development of personal computers such as the Apple II and the IBM PC, which became widely available.

Today, computers are an integral part of everyday life, used for science, business, entertainment and communication. Current technological breakthroughs such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and quantum computing show that computers will continue to evolve rapidly and change the world.