Tag Archives: Apple

What’s in the Attic …

Most homes in Oklahoma don’t have basements. Because of the water table, combined with the hard red clay found in the ground here, basements are an exorbitant luxury. In almost 40 years of living here, I’ve only been in two … Continue reading

Kevin Costner’s 1983 Commercial for Apple Computers

According to IMDB this commercial was directed by future Flashdance director Adrian Lyne. This got me wondering if the dog in this commercial is the same dog (Jumbo Red) who played Grunt in Flashdance? Oh and it is me or … Continue reading

Demo of 8-Bit Weapons Apple II D.M.S. Drummer Chipmusic Drum Machine

I am far from skilled when it comes to music, but I do no know what I like when I hear it and whenever I hear 8-Bit Weapon, I like it. If you have some music skills and retro sound … Continue reading

Scotty Using a Mac in Star Trek IV

This is one of my favorite scenes from Star Trek IV and even thought I know it the scene is coming up, I anticipate it, and still laugh when he tries to use the mouse as a mic. That engineer … Continue reading

Retro Reader: Steve Jobs Biography

Curious about the dawn of the personal computer era? Want a window into the early days of Atari, Apple, NeXT and Pixar? If so, you’ll find the recent Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson a fascinating read. Mr. Isaacson paints … Continue reading