This document provides an overview of the history of technology and the progression to the information age. It begins with discussing technology in ancient Greece and how the meaning has evolved over time. Key developments in computing technology are highlighted, from the abacus to the slide rule to handheld calculators. The document then focuses on the machine age and developments like Babbage's Analytical Engine, Turing machines, and early digital computers. It describes the dawn of the information age and innovations in information technology, personal computers, the internet, and encryption. Finally, it discusses the modern knowledge economy and careers like graphic design, website design, and system administration.