Summary: Improvements To Computer Technology

During 2005-2010 many improvements to computer technology took place. Companies like Intel and Microsoft made improvements to important components used in computers sold by Dell and other computer sellers. Later during this period, Apple took advantage of the advancements in technology to make smaller and more portable computers and devices that included music, video and other entertaining features. The trend to increase use of computers and computer technology will continue to increase for the future.

The game-changers in the computer industry during 2005-2010 were companies that advanced computer technology to allow for more efficient and affordable computers, and those companies that best satisfy people’s need for improved computer

Intel dominated among these companies because over 80% of computers used Intel processors (IHS, 2011). All the leading computer manufacturers used Intel computer components during this period of time (Intel, 2010). Microsoft was also a leader during this period because Microsoft’s operating systems were used in more than 90% of the world’s computers. An operating system manages the computer's memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware (Brodkin, 2011).

Windows 2000 and the operating system launched later during this period were relatively user friendly, fast and efficient, compatible with many popular plug and play devices and were used in both business and personal computers (Economist, 2013). The improved computer components and operating systems by Intel and Microsoft allowed Dell, Hewlett Packard, Acer and Lenovo, to supply the growing demand for computers (Macworld,

There is more online news, shopping, apps, etc. Military uses have increased. Smart bombs and aviation use computer technology. Cyber attacks have increased. And also, data security is a greater concern.

Computing are now found in cars, homes, hospitals, offices, and factories. Computers have been made affordable and usable to many more people. Many processes in society have been made easier as a result of the improvement of computers (banking and research). Computers have been made much easier to use as a result of the improvements.The internet is easily accessed with the abundance of computer technology. Communications has been greatly increased as a result (Computer Impact, 2012). The number of new internet users in 2010 compared to 2000 increased significantly in many areas outside the U.S. For example, the number of new internet users in Asia by 710.8 million, in Europe by 370 million, in North America by 158.1 million, in Africa by 106 million users and in the Middle East by 60 million users (Pingdom,