Douglas Engelbart’s 1968 demo at the Stanford Research Institute was groundbreaking, marking the first time an institution showcased how technology could shape the future. Before this demonstration, computers were viewed primarily as large calculators. Engelbart introduced visionary concepts like the computer mouse, graphical user interfaces, hypertext, dynamic file linking, real-time collaboration, and videoconferencing. These innovations made computers more interactive, user-friendly, and accessible, laying the foundation for the modern devices and tools we rely on today—from laptops to smartphones.