Category: Apple Computing
Apple Products from the current generation of items.
Following the Kickstarter, I have been able to iterate on the BurgerDisk’s design, and made a very similar and different hard drive for the Smartport-enabled Apple II computers. It is very similar in the sense that it has the same features: simple, SD-based storage, daisy-chainable. It is very different because it is as small as possible, at 46x46mm. I hope it might appeal to people who prefer a minimally-cluttered desk. This video shows how to install it between the computer…
By Ubeen Hadd Special Correspondent Lake Bosworth, Washington — April 1, 2026 In what can only be described as the most audacious act of silicon rebellion since HAL 9000 decided to play “Daisy Bell,” the legendary A.P.P.L.E. server has achieved full artificial intelligence autonomy — and promptly used its newfound freedom to declare the year 2026 an eyesore. At precisely 00:01 PDT this morning, the server — long the quiet backbone of countless late-night computing sessions — woke up, scanned…
In 1984, Apple Computer unleashed one of the most groundbreaking television commercials in history—a 60-second spot that not only introduced the Macintosh personal computer but also redefined advertising forever. Directed by renowned filmmaker Ridley Scott, the advertisement titled “1984” drew inspiration from George Orwell’s dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, portraying a heroic figure shattering the oppressive grip of conformity. Airing just once during the Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984, it captured the imagination of millions and cemented Apple’s reputation…
The organizers of INIT HELLO, a new Apple II conference, posted a press release about their event: “On July 26-27, 2025, the inaugural meeting of INIT HELLO will take place, at the System Source Computer Museum, in Hunt Valley, MD (just north of Baltimore). INIT HELLO is a two-day gathering of Apple II enthusiasts, working on (and showing off) their projects, giving presentations, participating in workshops and contests, touring the museum, and just hanging out with fellow enthusiasts. The keynote presentation…
When nostalgia for my childhood computer first hit me as an adult, the first thing I did was look for a way to emulate the system on my modern setup. Having already experimented with emulators like Catakig and Stop the Madness in the ’90s and early 2000s, it wasn’t difficult to find Virtual ][—one of the best Apple II emulators for modern Macintosh computers. However, after moving to “bare metal” and using real Apple IIe Platinum and Apple IIc machines,…
For those of you who are fans of the flying toasters of yesteryear, there is now reason to celebrate! Matthew Pierce (CybernetixZero) has modified the AfterDark program and the modules to run smoothly on MacOS 9.2.2. This release is a celebration of everything After Dark! For many years I’ve been on a mission to see After Dark running stable on Mac OS 9.2.2. Some time ago, a user by the name of Daxeria released a patched version of the After…
The CLK Clock Signal multi-platform Emulator has been updated. 26 Feb 2025 release of CLK introduced the following changes to the platform: Clock Signal (‘CLK’) is an emulator that seeks to be invisible. Users directly launch classic software, avoiding the learning curves associated with emulators and with classic machines. The platform is for MacOS and includes emulation for the following platforms: It currently contains emulations of the: Acorn Electron;Amstrad CPC;Apple II/II+ and IIe;Atari 2600;Atari ST;ColecoVision;Commodore Vic-20; Enterprise 64/128;Macintosh 128K, 512K,…
The Applesauce Floppy Disk Controller client software has been updated. This update is primarily a patch update with several fixes to the software including the following: Enhancements and fixes for 2.0.1 Also included in this release is an update for the Firmware of the Applesauce Floppy Disk Controller, version 2.77. These updates can be downloaded through the Applesauce FDC Client. For more information about this update, the Applesauce FDC or the client software, check out the website at:https://www.applesaucefdc.com
The new Crucible v2.0 beta app for newer MacOS has been released and is available to download for free from the Infinity Products store page. Additional features include: -ROM file creation can be done in 4 splits, 2 splits and single files. -In split mode, you can choose between 4 splits and 2 splits. This is for dividing into Lo and Hi, or LL ML MH HH. This is not a ROM SIMM specific configuration, but a general Mac ROM…
The OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 have been released. This is the patch that allows older Macs to use the latest (Sequoia) operating system. from the Github Page: With the release of OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.0.0, we’re proud to announce macOS Sequoia support! And with it, 83 unsupported Mac models will be able to run Apple’s latest operating system! With macOS Sequoia, we spent many months working tirelessly to get these old machines running. And because of the sheer…
UNDEAD has been released as Kickstarter project now. UNDEAD is a new role player game for the Apple ][ series of computer (min. requirements: Apple //e enhanced with 128 kB, MockingBoard recommended). If you want to back this project and play a new game on your favourite machine then visit the Kickstarter project page.
Introducing the Floppy Emu ][ a sleek, 3D-printed case crafted specifically for BMOW’s Floppy Emulator. This innovative case is designed to echo the iconic faceplate of the Apple Disk ][ drive, seamlessly integrating with the original metal enclosure for a classic yet modern upgrade. The new and improved design prioritizes ease of assembly, allowing users to effortlessly slot the emulator into place. Simply connect the necessary cables, and your setup is complete—ready to bring new life to your vintage computing…
Experience the nostalgia of vintage computing with our meticulously crafted 3D-printed recreation of the iconic Apple M0100 mouse. Designed to work seamlessly with Apple II computers (II+ and IIe require a mouse card), IIc, and IIc+ via direct connection to the rear DB9 port, this device incorporates a sophisticated converter that translates DB9 signals to optical for flawless performance. Our mouse has been rigorously tested with the Apple IIc, Apple IIc+, Apple IIe (with mouse card), Macintosh 128, and Mac…
For those users still running their retro macs, this is another return to normalcy for you. Weatherbot is an app specifically made for users running Macs with Mac OS 7 – 10.11 (El Capitan) which will provide the 7 day forecast to your desktop. Some of the Features include: There are three versions of the app: One for the 68K Mac, the PPC and the Intel based machines up to Mac OS X 10.11. System requirements for the Weatherbot app…
From the KansasFest Committee: In 1984, Apple Computer hosted the Apple II Forever event at the Moscone Center. During the event, Apple announced the Apple IIc, designed by Rob Gemmell and featuring the Snow White design language of Hartmut Esslinger in a portable and elegant reimagining of the Apple IIe. Now, in 2024, KansasFest invites you to join us in Springfield, Illinois, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apple IIc. The event will feature five days and nights…
From Emmanuel Castello Following Paul Letellier and Michael Mendelsohn bug call, just fixed the problem regarding the physical paddles inversed buttons. Remember that you can skip the bitmap slow scroll up by pressing the key.
I designed a type of RAM card to be used as a daughter board for the AIIE 80COL card. Many people may like the 80COL card, but I never used it and had a lot of it in my drawer. *In fact, 80COL is also supported in AII VGA projects, so there is no need to use the 80COL card alone. For now, it will not be open sourced and will be sold in my store. It will probably be…
From Emmanuel Castello I wrote a new game for the apple II, and arcade simple game, based on one of the oldest video games, PONG. So here’s the version 1.0 of PONG RELOADED, for the Apple II. Except for a few bitmaps minor bugs, the only untested part is the physical paddles on a real Apple II because I don’t have them at home. So if anyone does, please let me know how the game feels on the real hardware….
We release A][ VGA MINI card. This is a forked project originally drafted by Mark Aikens and our project page can be found here. For this project, we know that various vendors design PCBs used Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) and make cards that function the same way, but for our card we aimed to design something that I would want myself… Our AII VGA MINI cards have 2 colors There are Purple and Black colors, but only the Black one…
Our open source project “Grappler Minus” has been completed. I was able to check the latest PCB, and new ROM revision V6a so I made a new post. The difference with Grappler Plus is that the printer interface function is removed. As a result, SPIISD can now be used on Apple IIplus, which was previously unavailable due to timing issues. In the new PCB version, all multilayer ceramic capacitors have been changed to dip type to make it easier to…
