Did you know a computer once won "Man of the Year"? Back in December 1982, Time Magazine did something groundbreaking… They named the personal computer their "Machine of the Year" (a first for a non-human). At the time, the PC was revolutionary. It was able to connect to other computers through networks (the early internet) and could send something called “electronic mail”, which we now know as email. In the early 1980s, the PC was beginning to transform everything from business and communication to how people thought about the future. The huge potential of this technology had only just begun to be realized. Sales were skyrocketing, doubling every year from 1980 to 1982 – and people predicted PCs would soon be as common as televisions… For businesses, the PC represents the start of a tech revolution that still shapes the way we work today. Whether it’s automating tasks, managing data, or helping with remote collaboration, the PC laid the foundation for the tools we now can’t function without. This story reminds us that technology isn’t just a tool; it’s a driving force for change. When did you get your very first PC? #TechHistory #PC #ManOfTheYear
