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  • by Ryan Christoffel
    Apple last redesigned the MacBook Air with the M2 model, and per a supply chain leaker, the new Air almost came in the sort of fun colors that are expected for the forthcoming ‘MacBook.’ more…
  • by Ryan Christoffel
    The last year has been an exciting one for CarPlay, with CarPlay Ultra launching and iOS 26 bringing some of the biggest CarPlay changes in years. Now iOS 26.4 is set to continue this positive trend, showing that CarPlay’s best days may be ahead. more…
  • by Jeff Benjamin
    Episode 060: First impressions of iOS 26.4 beta 1, a preview of Apple’s upcoming March 4th event, and why the upcoming low-cost MacBook is by far its most interesting new product on the horizon. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff […]
  • by Arin Waichulis
    9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most […]
  • by Chance Miller
    New references uncovered in macOS 26.3 reveal multiple new Apple hardware products coming soon. Ahead of Apple’s March 4 special “experience,” there are new references to two new Studio Display models as well as the oft-rumored low-cost MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip. more…

Macworld

  • Macworld Apple’s long-rumored cheap MacBook appears to have come a step closer to launch, with the discovery that Walmart has stopped selling new units of the low-cost M1 MacBook Air. As first reported by PC Mag, searching for the late-2020 machine on the U.S. site with the “new” filter checked brings up three buying options: […]
  • Macworld As we have extensively covered, Apple is rumored to soon introduce new products, as the company recently confirmed a special announcement for March 4. Among the expected products are a low-cost MacBook and a new generation of Studio Display. If you needed more evidence that these products will soon be arriving in stores, here’s […]
  • Macworld Apple is known for being secretive about what goes on inside its offices, whether it’s about upcoming products or things from the past. Still, from time to time, we get a glimpse into internal projects that were never meant to see the light of day. What if we told you that Apple once considered […]
  • Macworld Apple ships a simple but effective charging cable with the Apple Watch that will fast-charge an Apple Watch Series 7 or later (Watch 8/9/10/11, Watch Ultra 1/2/3). You won’t find a faster charging accessory but you can also choose from a wide range of stylish and practical charging stands, docks and power banks for your […]
  • Macworld TL;DR: Internxt’s 10TB lifetime plan replaces recurring storage subscriptions with private, encrypted cloud space you own forever for just $249.97 — but the sale ends Feb. 22. Most people don’t realize they’re paying for a subscription just to be able to revisit their own life. Photos, videos, documents — they pile up until your phone hits the dreaded […]

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An Apple fan long before purchasing my first Mac, a IIsi

Over the years I have had the chance to own an assortment of Apple products. Some of the highlights include:

  • Mac IIsi
  • LaserWriter IIg
  • MacBook G3 ‘Lombard’
  • Cube
  • iPod (Click Wheel)
  • iPod Color (still works)
  • iPad (Generation 1)
  • iPhone (Generation 1 – still works)
  • iPhone 4
  • AppleTV (Generation 1)
  • Apple Watch (Generation 1)
  • iMac Pro 27″ with Xeon processors
  • M1 MacBook Pro and Studio

Currently sporting:

  • Mac Studio M1
  • MacBook Pro M1

Collector Macs

  • Mac Classic
  • iMac G3
  • iMac G4

My past as a systems admin had me deploy and managed thousands of computers running Windows NT through 10, Mac System 7 through macOS 16 (Ventura), and various Linux-based systems running CentOS, RedHat, and Ubuntu in higher education (Coast Community College District, UCLA), SAAS (Intuit), Entertainment (BBC), and retail (Harbor Frieght Tools) environments.

My work experience has unquestionably confirmed one truth, Apple’s macOS, hands down, won the OS war. Proof?—Microsoft Windows and every GUI which followed. Without macOS, Windows would not exist. And yes, while Xerox Parc had the first GUI for computers, it took the foresight of Steve Jobs to ship a computer with a graphical user interface controlled by a mouse on a computer for the consumer market.