Oh, if you could afford a computer, even an used one, in the 90's you were definitely part of a global elite.
Heck, in 2000, just under 30% of the global population had access to properly built sanitation services.
And about 28% of the global population live with under a $1 (in PPP) per day.
Respectfully, I think you are lacking some context about life in other countries.