The number "486" is a three-digit integer that follows 485 and precedes 487. It is an even number, meaning it is divisible by 2. In mathematics, 486 can be factored into its prime components, which are 2, 3, and 81, making it a composite number. In technology, "486" is often associated with the Intel 486, a microprocessor released in 1989. This processor was significant in the evolution of personal computers, offering improved performance over its predecessor, the Intel 386. The 486 played a crucial role in the development of modern computing.