Where Did Computers Come From? - Extras
Play, Learn, and Explore where computers came from.
Techtor’s Story Recap
“Hi friends, it’s me—Techtor!
Remember when Jake and Eli asked, ‘Where did computers come from?’ Well, I took them on a time-traveling adventure to find out!
First, we met my giant pal Max the Mainframe. He was HUGE and used punch cards to read instructions—kind of like a secret code made of holes! Then, we zoomed ahead to the 1970s, where people got their very first personal computers with screens and keyboards.
Computers kept changing and getting better—and they’re still evolving today!
Just like Jake and Eli, YOU can be curious, ask big questions, and discover amazing things. Are you ready to keep exploring with me?”
Fun Facts
Room-Sized Computers
Did you know?
Some old computers, like Max the Mainframe, were as bis as a whole room!
Super Calculators
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Before they were called computers, these giant machines were like super calculators that solved very hard problems.
Crack the Code
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During a big war, mainframes helped crack secret codes like the best detectives.
Smart or Not So Smart
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Even though they were HUGE, old mainframes could only do one job at a time. Not like computers today that can do a LOT of jobs at the same time.
Colors of the Rainbow
Did you know?
Early home computers showed only one color on the screen - like green or orange letters on a black screen, not like the many colors you see today.
Singing Modem
Did you know?
To talk to other computers far away, early computers had modems which made funny beeps and boops like singing robot noises when it connected.