https://ncot.uk/tags/calculators/ Recent content in Calculators on NCoT Tech Hugo en-gb Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:02:46 +0000 https://ncot.uk/videos/how-trying-to-make-pocket-calculators-do-complex-maths-accidentally-invented-modern-computing/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:02:46 +0000 https://ncot.uk/videos/how-trying-to-make-pocket-calculators-do-complex-maths-accidentally-invented-modern-computing/ <p>What happens when you set out to build a pocket calculator? Well in this case it turns out you also accidentally invent desktop computers, and spawn a bunch of CPUs that are still being used today.</p> <p>Follow along as we go through the thoroughly bizarre story of how trying to do complex maths and fit it in our pockets lead directly to the machine you’re using right now to watch this video, which you should totally wach, now. Go on, click it.</p>