Computers are primarily used for information storage and retrieval, entertainment, communication, accounting, and running software and calculations. Early calculating devices included the abacus and the ancient Greek Antikythera mechanism from 100-150 BC. The first generation of computers in the 1940s-50s were slow, had low memory, and often overheated. The second generation saw increased speeds and reliability while the third generation saw further speed increases and efficiency gains like networking. VisiCalc, released for Apple II, was the first spreadsheet program and helped popularize microcomputers for business use. Personal computers gained access to the World Wide Web in 1994, allowing individuals to view and navigate between hyperlinked documents. Multimedia convergence allows voice,