IBM invented a multi-purpose electronic computer intended for individual use.
IBM . This includes spinning off printer manufacturer Lexmark in 1991 and selling off its personal computer ( ThinkPad/ThinkCentre ) and x86-based server businesses to Lenovo ( 2005 and 2014 , respectively ) , and acquiring companies such as PwC Consulting ( 2002 ) , SPSS ( 2009 ) , and The Weather Company ( 2016 ) . A personal computer ( PC ) is a multi-purpose electronic computer whose size , capabilities , and price make it feasible for individual use .