Which was a key element in making computers widely accessible to the public?

requiring college students to bring computers in their freshman year

reducing size and cost by using silicon chips to store data

government subsidies for research and distribution

importing technology from Asia

The key element in making computers widely accessible to the public was by reducing the size and cost by using silicon chips to store data. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option. People could buy personal computers as it became cheaper and more available in the market.