The IBM PC-AT was introduced in 1984. The "AT" stood for "advanced technology." The machine was the first upgrade from IBMs original PC architecture introduced in 1981 (the XT expanded storage options ...

Installed as an outsider, he engineered a comeback, shifting the company’s focus from a waning mainframe computer business ...

Inside IBM’s main research center rises a maze of silver towers, each 22 feet tall. Through their vented flanks, you catch glimpses of blinking lights and the shadows of wires. The machine’s ...

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) forms the bridge between the analog world of paper and the world of machines. The ...

Remember the date. Because February 16, 2011, may likely go down in history as the day that human intelligence was surpassed -- or at least matched -- by the intelligence of computers and software ...

Taylor Medine is a staff writer at Forbes Advisor who demystifies complex money topics to help everyday people make more informed financial decisions. Over her nearly a decade of experience, Taylor's ...

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 the ...

Our top personal loan lenders, including LightStream, SoFi and Universal Credit, offer low rates and fees and various repayment options for budget flexibility Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor ...

A personal loan can be a useful financial tool for financing just about anything from unexpected expenses to home renovations. Most personal loans are unsecured, meaning they don't require any ...

In April 1981, the floor of the West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco was crowded with hobbyist tinkerers, engineers and ...

Colin Beresford is a writer and editor experienced in helping people make the best decisions with their money, whether it's buying a car or taking on a loan. He has written for Bloomberg, The ...

Whether you were gifted a shiny new computer for the holidays or simply have old ones sitting around collecting dust, there are sustainable ways to recycle your old PCs and printers free of charge. A ...