Once upon a time, microcomputers weren't all-in-one devices, I wrote in 2015. They were put together from standalone components, each with its technical merits -- and we had to know all about every one of them.
https://www.informationweek.com/it-leadership/11-things-computer-users-will-never-experience-again
@estherschindler this was so well written, such a trip down memory lane. Thank you!