personal computer

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This newspaper’s first mention of Apple was all the way back on April 17, 1978, buried in the 16th paragraph of a story on Page 40 about investors with a secret weapon: the personal computer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The idea of artificial intelligence, let alone a personal computer, was a fantasy at best.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The explosion in value I enjoyed can be owed to something that happened in the U.S. around 1980: Americans invented the personal computer industry.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The 1.7-million-square-foot office facility, previously used by tech company IBM, is the birthplace of the personal computer, according to the campus’ website.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

He put another log into the wood stove and sat down at his personal computer, which was located next to his clock-repair bench.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston