The 20th century witnessed remarkable developments in computertechnology, leading to advancements that have profoundly shaped modern society. Here’s an overview of key introductions and milestones related to computers during that period: ### Early Computing Devices (1940s) - **Mechanical Computers**: Before the electronic computer revolution, mechanical devices, such as the Analytical Engine proposed by Charles Babbage in the 19th century and later adaptions, were designed but not fully realized during that time.