David Beren, Author for History-Computer

David Beren is a writer at History-Computer, where his primary focus is on personal tech, home gaming systems, electric vehicles, and the latest computer technology. David has been working in social media for the last 10 years after earning a Masters Degree in 2005 and has been writing about tech for over 15 years. A resident of South Florida, David enjoys retro gaming, cruising, and sunny weather.

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There’s a Site with 150 Retro Computer Pictures on a Single Page, and It Made My Day

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While today’s computers all but fit in your pocket, this wasn’t always the case. For those who lived during the […]

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Common Passwords You Should Avoid at All Costs

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When choosing a password, there are some very obvious options that everyone should avoid. At least, we hope everyone knows […]

Discover the 10 Oldest Computers in History

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For better or worse, computers have become an integral part of our daily lives, and imagining life without them almost […]

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From Skee-Ball to Space Invaders: Arcade Games From History

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While video games today are almost a $200 billion dollar market, that wasn’t always the case. In fact, the video […]

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The 10 Oldest Active Websites: From 1986 to Today

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Today, the idea of the internet having a fixed number of websites seems unimaginable. From its founding 30-plus years ago, […]

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Discover the 10 Oldest Search Engines in History

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When you think of search engines, the first name that comes to mind is undoubtedly Google and for good reason. […]

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The History of the Game Boy: A Complete Guide

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There are few consoles that have defined the post-video game crash era as well as the Nintendo Game Boy. To […]

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The History of Neo Geo Consoles: A Complete Guide

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Key Facts Key Facts While Sega and Nintendo are the two most memorable names of the 1990s console wars, they […]

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What Was the Video Game Crash of 1983 and Why Did It Happen?

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For millions of gamers, the video game crash in 1983 is all but a distant memory, something to read about […]

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History of the PowerMac: Apple’s PowerPC Desktop

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If you’re fascinated with the history of Mac’s computer lineup, you are likely more than familiar with the PowerPC. Between […]

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The History of the ColecoVision Video Game Console

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Key Facts The year is 1982 and Atari’s 2600 video game console is selling well and has opened the door […]

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The History of the Atari 2600 Video Game Console

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Key Facts There are few video game consoles that are as iconic and important as the Atari 2600. Today, some […]

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The PlayStation Vita: History, Launch, and Ultimate Failure Explained

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For a long time, handheld gaming has been at the forefront of the video gaming world, and for good reason. […]

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The Rise and Fall of 3D TVs

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What was once a promising technology has been all but forgotten. A little over a decade ago, 3D TVs were […]

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Compaq’s Failure: Here’s What Really Happened

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When you think of the personal computer names that dominate the landscape today, you’re almost guaranteed to think of Microsoft, […]

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The Atari Lynx: History, Launch, and Failure

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5 Facts About the Atari Lynx The fourth generation of gaming is arguably one of the most memorable, thanks to […]

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The Real Reason Iomega Failed Spectacularly

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If you stepped back in time to the early 1990s, the idea of a single computer disk holding more than […]

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The Complete History of the iMac: Launch, Models, Pricing, and More

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One of the oldest and most important computers in the Apple lineup, the iMac, can be attributed to much of […]

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The Real Reason Jawbone Failed Spectacularly

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Before the Apple Watch, AirPods, and the wearables market as you know it today, there was Jawbone. As […]

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The 10 Largest Streaming (Video and Music) Companies in the World, and What They Do

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When you think of streaming services, it’s likely your mind immediately jumps to the likes of Netflix, Spotify, […]

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The History of Dell: Founding, Growth, Decline, and More

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Only a handful of names have stood the test of time in the PC world. While HP and IBM get […]

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The Real Reason Sega Failed Spectacularly

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If you were someone into video games during the golden days of the 1990s, there is no question that the […]

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The 10 Largest Web Hosting Companies in the World, and What They Do

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The World Wide Web isn’t a name we even use anymore, but it was not too long ago […]

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The Top 10 Travel Companies in the World in 2024

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Let’s give thanks to the top 10 largest travel companies in the world, which help you book a […]

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