January 2, 1979: Entrepreneurs Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston incorporate their company Software Arts to publish a little program called VisiCalc. The first spreadsheet for the Apple II, the $100 VisiCalc ultimately becomes personal computing’s firs…
Lees meerApple will launch a second generation of AirPods Pro in the fall, according to an analyst who’s also reliable tipster. They’ll allegedly offer better sound than the current version thanks to support lossless audio. And there’ll be other changes, too…
Lees meerThere’s never a better time to start the project you’ve always wanted to work on than the start of the new year. So, whether you want to finally build the app you’ve always wanted to, or start an exciting new career as an app developer, e-learning w…
Lees meerJanuary 1, 1983: Apple launches the Apple IIe, the third model in the Apple II series — and the last before the Macintosh will arrive a year later. It proves a big seller, and proof positive of the Apple II brand’s sustained value. Apple IIe: The up…
Lees meerIf your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape in 2022, Apple Fitness+ provides the perfect solution. Tightly integrated with Apple Watch, it offers hundreds of excellent video workouts you can do at home right now. But the question is, will you? …
Lees meerIt’s the season for cold windows and warm sofas, which means there’s always a new way to make your home a bit cozier. If you want a fireplace without the hassle of actually having a fireplace, then you should get a Flikr Fire2, especially while it’s…
Lees meerThere’s no better time to upgrade your life than the new year. And the easiest way to start 2022 with intention is with some of the most-trusted life-improvement apps out there. With our Social Distancing Lifetime Subscription Bundle Featuring Roset…
Lees meerWith the omicron variant fueling lightning-fast spread of COVID-19, it’s a good time for iPhone owners to take advantage of the exposure notifications feature built into iOS. By simply enabling this feature, you will get an alert after being exposed…
Lees meerYou should ring in the New Year with the first new Peanuts special since 2002. In Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne, Lucy is having a party but everything is going wrong. It’s her fault but she blames everyone else. So the gang has to come togethe…
Lees meerIn a festive New Year’s promotion, Elago is offering every accessory in the Cult of Mac Store — hundreds of items, all in one place — at 15% off through January 7. No matter what Apple products you may have received as gifts over the holidays, there…
Lees meerThe new M1 Macs are impressive — especially the newest of the new, the M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBooks. They’re so impressive, we see them replacing even late-model desktop Macs that have years of useful and even impressive life left in them. Such is the…
Lees meerApple might break into a new product category in 2022. It’s reportedly going to unveil its long-rumored virtual reality and augmented reality headset. Over the years, Apple profoundly changed the smartphone, tablet, smart watch and MP3 player market…
Lees meerIn its New Year Sale, CDKeylord.com offers good deals. Cult of Mac readers can get 35% off of a Genuine Lifetime Windows 10 Pro key, plus a free Windows 11 upgrade. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Lees meerDecember 31, 2012: App piracy hub Hackulous shuts down, bringing an end to two of its most popular apps, Installous and AppSync. The jailbreak tool Installous allowed users to install “cracked” or pirated apps on their iOS devices, thereby avoiding …
Lees meerWith everyone living and working digitally more than ever, it’s never been so important to protect our files. So, if you could use some reliable cloud storage for your devices, gives this Degoo Premium: Lifetime 1TB Backup Plan a look. A $900 value,…
Lees meerWith 2022 approaching, you should aim to start the new year organized and ready for action. That includes your devices. It’s time to say goodbye to flat batteries and stay fully powered with a new charger you can rely on. From charging in your car t…
Lees meerYou can never be too thin, too rich or have too many USB ports. The EZQuest USB-C Gen 2 Hub Adapter adds four USB-C ports and three USB-A ones, making room for an array of peripherals for your Mac or iPad. I put the USB-C hub through real-world test…
Lees meerWith the handsome new Journey 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, you can charge iPhone 12 or 13, AirPods and Apple Watch all at once. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Lees meerAirPods Max debuted a year ago, and an analysis of user reviews of the over-the-ear headphones found that buyers like them less than an average of rival products. The main problem: price. For comparison, the same research shows those who buy Apple’s…
Lees meerApple Watch’s Digital Crown helps users take full advantage of the watchOS interface, beyond using the wearable’s touchscreen. But it looks like future Apple Watches might ditch the crown in favor or optical sensors, according to a new patent the Cu…
Lees meerDecember 30, 1999: Microsoft hits the height of its 1990s dominance and begins its early-2000s decline, clearing a gap at the top for Apple. After hitting its all-time high of $53.60, Microsoft stock starts to fall. Less than a year later, Microsoft…
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