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The Super Bowl Ad That Launched the Macintosh

The Super Bowl Ad That Launched the Macintosh

Do you remember the famous Super Bowl ad that launched the Macintosh in 1984? The commercial aired on January 22, 1984, during the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII (Los Angeles Raiders beat the Washington Redskins). The ad, which went on to win numerous awards, is...

The First Macintosh

The First Macintosh

Remember the first Macintosh, released in January 1984? We thought we'd just offer you a few tidbits about this groundbreaking machine. This Macintosh didn't have a model number—it was simply the Macintosh. There was no name on the front. Early 128Ks simply said...

iPad 3 Features

iPad 3 Features

Apple iPad is the definition of awesomeness, right? And even more awesome is that we are right on the cusp of the release of the latest incarnation of this amazing tablet, iPad3, which analysts predict will happen in March, or April at the latest. Rumors are swirling...

One of our Favorite Accessiories: Moshi iVisor

One of our Favorite Accessiories: Moshi iVisor

Wish you had an anti-glare screen on your MacBook Pro? Hate that your screen-protector film has bubbled up on your iPhone? Moshi's iVisor is the solution for you. Available for all Apple Computers and iOS devices, this removable, washable anti-glare film is not only...

Mountain Lion Gets Ready to Roar

Mountain Lion Gets Ready to Roar

The cat's out of the bag. This summer, Apple will spin the latest version of OS X for your Mac. Get ready for the newest ferocious feline from our favorite personal computer maker: Mountain Lion. Apple is already ready to show off the new version of OS X — technically...

What’s Apple’s Next Big Cat Release?

What’s Apple’s Next Big Cat Release?

Apple’s had a lot of fun with the code names for its operating systems versions, honoring a succession of big cats: Puma, Tiger, Leopard and other feline beasts. The code names, in fact, became so well known that Apple began using the code names to market the...

Why You Should Upgrade to Lion

Why You Should Upgrade to Lion

There are many good reasons to upgrade to the Mac’s current operating system, Lion. In addition to being affordable and easy as pie to install, Lion offers lots of great new features. Lion feels more organized; its interface is also pleasant. Lion incorporates some...

Reclaim Your MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Battery Life

Reclaim Your MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Battery Life

Best Practices for Longer MacBook Pro and Air Battery Life One of the questions we get all of the time at Austin MacWorks has to be how do you get the best performance and make your battery last as long as possible in your MacBook Pro or Air. The Basics of the MacBook...

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