Happy Birthday, Macintosh! The Iconic Computer Turns 41
The Macintosh, introduced by Apple 41 years ago, revolutionized personal computing by making graphical user interfaces and point-and-click navigation mainstream. Launched on January 24, 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely successful personal computer to feature a mouse and on-screen icons, making it far easier to use than text-based command-line systems. Apple’s marketing emphasized its simplicity, claiming it required only a few hours to learn, and highlighted its potential to […]