I try to maintain a positive outlook on my work, and do my best to make sure that I publish accurate information. When I review a new product, I want it to be the release version, even if that version has problems. Yes, I cover betas sometimes, clearly labeled as such, with appropriate warnings. In […]

Although it wasn’t the first graphical user interface, the original Mac OS that debuted over 22 years ago set the standard for simplicity and elegance. Some say it has never been equalled, that subsequent updates and imitations, such as the ones delivered by Microsoft, merely retain the same basic elements for the most part. True, […]

My commentary about the failings of today’s graphical user interface designs for personal computers clearly struck a nerve. Many of our readers agree, although I haven’t received any suggestions on how to solve the problem, other than enhanced voice recognition. But as you go through your daily life, and work with different electronic gadgets, you’ll […]

Although the late Jef Raskin was widely regarded as the father of the Macintosh, a lot changed between the time he left the project and its ultimate release. In fact, in one of his last interviews, it was clear he wasn’t happy with the way the operating system turned out, declaring, “the Mac is now […]