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The Apple /// Resource

by Dave Caolo (May 27th, 2008)

Are you a vintage Apple hardware nerd? I am. If so, you've probably got a basement full of beige boxes in various states of repair. I call mine "The Mac Museum." My wife calls it "Bring one more ancient computer into this house and you'll be living in the tool shed." Ah, marriage. While my ...

Found Footage: Lisa ad staring Kevin Costner

by Dave Caolo (Feb 5th, 2007)

In 1983, a sweaty businessman rode his bike to the office in the early morning. After ditching the bike and climbing the stairs, he clicked his computer's mouse, gazed contemplatively at the screen and answered an unexpected phone call with a smile. "Yeah," he said. "I'll be home for ...

Tune your run, old school

by Dave Caolo (Jun 8th, 2006)

The Apple Blog points out that, with all the hubbub surrounding the Apple/Nike deal, we ought to remember that the Air Zoom Moire isn't technically the first time Apple has become involved in footwear. Many moons ago, some Apple employees could be seen sporting these babies. Oh, yeah. For some ...

Rig of the Day: The trio

by Dave Caolo (Apr 27th, 2006)

Now here's something you don't see every day. One computer used as a stand for another. Flickr user epatel sent us this shot of a Mac Plus and an external, 20 MB SCSI disk sitting comfortably on top of an Apple // Plus . At least the Apple is still in use. While we're on the topic, is that ...

Rig of the Day: Apple II GS, autographed by Woz

by Dave Caolo (Apr 6th, 2006)

Good grief! How do you make your vintage Apple II GS even cooler? Get Woz to sign it, of course. That's what Flickr user CharlieBrown (no relation) did, and we're jealous. Keep that thing away from sunlight, Chuck! "Apple II GS" posted by CharlieBrown. For the month of April, the theme ...