The early days of modern computing were downright weird, and the HP 9830B is a strange one indeed: it’s a gigantic calculator, running BASIC, on a CPU implemented over a dozen cards using discrete ...

We are always amused that we can run emulations or virtual copies of yesterday’s computers on our modern computers. In fact, there is so much power at your command now that you can run, say, a DOS ...

For novices, functions are one of the most intimidating features of OpenOffice.org's Calc. Newcomers quickly learn that functions are a main feature of spreadsheets, but there are almost four hundred, ...

Believe it or not, Apple still does not support the iPad with its basic Calculator app. And as much as nerds love their calculator watches, there’s no support for Apple Watch, either. If you want ...

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If the built-in Windows Calculator doesn’t quite meet your needs, one of these alternatives might. One of the built-in Windows apps I find myself using the most frequently is Calculator. As handy as ...

If you own an Android device, you might be interested to know that it comes equipped with a scientific calculator. To enable this feature, read on for the surprisingly simple solution. The calculator ...