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Originally Posted by Piotrsko
Depending on how you define computer, many households had hidden, embedded control devices, but generally weren't internet connected. Fire alarm systems come to top of mind, they could call the office or set off a light board at the local fire dept.
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That's why I've been using the term 'personal computer'. That excludes devices you don't interact with, or only in a limited way due to it being an appliance, regardless of internet connectivity.