Today is the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the Macintosh. The original “Mac” arrived along with the famous 1984 commercial, aired just once (but then aired many times on local and network ...

Bill Atkinson, a pioneering computer engineer and programmer at Apple, instrumental in the creation of the Macintosh computer in January 1984, died June 5. Atkinson, 74, passed away at his home in ...

Today we’re going to explore the history of the classic Macintosh operating system. MacOS is the modern operating system that powers every Macintosh computer, from the Mac mini to the iMac Pro. But ...

Apple’s bread and butter may not be the Mac anymore, but the computer is stronger than ever. Apple’s bread and butter may not be the Mac anymore, but the computer is stronger than ever. is a former ...

Andy Hertzfeld says he’s as rocked today as he was on January 24, 1984, the day Steve Jobs unveiled the original Macintosh. “It was incredible, like watching your baby come into the world and watching ...

You can use large language models for all sorts of things these days, from writing terrible college papers to bungling legal cases. Or, you can employ them to more interesting ends, such as porting ...

Today, January 24 is the 38th annual Macintosh Computer Day, the day each year that honors the unveiling of the very first Macintosh. On Jan. 24, 1984, Apple unleashed the first personal computer to ...

Hold up, you don’t want to ruin a rare Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh — take some precautions first. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac When you pick up a classic Macintosh (or a vintage computer of ...

The 40-year history of Macintosh computers is a roller coaster of ages golden and dark. Anything that lasts so long in the forefront of technology has to change to stay relevant. This once-plucky ...

If you used a Mac computer in the '80s or '90s, you likely remember what's now called "Classic Mac OS", the precursor to the OS called macOS today. You might think you would need to find an ancient ...

An operating system is the foundation of any computing system, controlling the input and output of data and ensuring that different programs and devices work together effectively. Examples of ...

Despite your best effort, accidents happen, losing a MacBook or seeing your Mac simply die for no reason. You can take the sting out of any mishap if you have a backup. Much like flossing, backing up ...