On this day January 24 1984, Apple released the Macintosh personal computer for sale in the United States, marking a major turning point in consumer technology. The Macintosh introduced a graphical user interface mouse based navigation and an emphasis on accessibility that set it apart from earlier personal computers aimed mainly at specialists.
The Macintosh reflected the early 1980s shift toward technology designed for everyday users rather than technical experts. Its release helped accelerate the personal computing revolution and shaped how people would interact with computers throughout the remainder of the decade and beyond.
80s insight: The 1980s brought technology out of specialized spaces and into everyday life.
The Macintosh reflected the early 1980s shift toward technology designed for everyday users rather than technical experts. Its release helped accelerate the personal computing revolution and shaped how people would interact with computers throughout the remainder of the decade and beyond.
80s insight: The 1980s brought technology out of specialized spaces and into everyday life.
