The Altair 8800 lit the fuse, but Apple's 1977 device made home computing irresistible to the masses. Here's a look back as Apple turns 50. I'm the Executive Editor, Features & Special Projects at ...

Apple would never have survived a decade without Steve Wozniak’s marvelous machine. This is part of our package about Apple’s 50th anniversary, read more here. When you think of Apple, you probably ...

It was my birthday, 1984. I’d spent the better part of a month convincing Dad that a new computer would help me. I’d use it for homework. I’d learn how to program. Oh, who was I kidding? I wanted to ...