The first home computers were introduced in the ‘70s. Though primitive compared to modern-day machines, they began a revolution that changed the world. A reporter explored what this “new technology” had to offer. It could streamline finances, operate your home and even educate children. They even came with a briefcase for easy transportation!These first computers were not cheap.
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