You're a Part of Computing History
From mainframes to video games, antiquity to the present — explore our hardware database, company timelines, and the honored people who made computing possible. Then share your own unique experiences!
Explore the origins of companies like Apple, DEC, and Cray — or dive into products like Video Games and Mobile Phones.
Ways to Participate
We're building a community around the history of computing. Here's how to get involved.
Stay Connected
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on events, new content, and opportunities to meet the people who made computing history.
Meet Living Legends
Join our live Zoom events featuring pioneers like the inventors of RAID storage, spreadsheets, and other pivotal technologies. Hear their stories firsthand.
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Share Your Story
Got a story about hardware, software, or a company? We're building a place for you to submit photos and stories directly to our archive.
Partner With Us
Have a website with deep knowledge in one area of IT history? We'll give your collection longevity — images and excerpts on our site with full credit and back-links. We work with the Wayback Machine to preserve your materials.
Curate a Niche
Have deep expertise in one corner of IT history? Volunteer to curate that section of our database — a product line, a company, or a software category.
Join a Committee
Help shape our mission by volunteering on one of our working committees — from content review to events planning to technical infrastructure.