The 1980s and 1990s were marked by significant cultural and technological changes. The rise of personal computers, such as the Apple Macintosh and IBM PC, transformed how people worked and communicated. Music genres like hip-hop and grunge gained popularity, with artists like Michael Jackson and Nirvana becoming iconic figures of the time. Television also evolved, with the introduction of cable networks like MTV and shows like The Simpsons. The end of the Cold War in the late 1980s led to political shifts, while the internet began to emerge, setting the stage for the digital age that followed.