On This Day January 24 1984 - Apple Introduced the Macintosh Personal Computer in the United States

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On This Day January 24 1984 - Apple Introduced the Macintosh Personal Computer in the United States.

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...
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