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Operating Systems

A Website Full of Web-Based Mac Emulators

I previously discussed how to emulate Mac OS 8 and 9 on modern computers. Recently, I was shown Infinite Mac, a website that allows emulation of these and earlier Mac OS versions directly in your browser. From System 1.0 to Mac OS 9.2.2, most major releases are available. This suite offers a convenient and innovative way to experience classic Mac OS without downloads or installations.

May 12, 2024

That’s How Old I Am

In this post, I decided it would be fun to write a list of technologies and experiences that show my age in technology.

May 8, 2024

My New PowerMac G3 Blue and White: Part 2

I bought an old PowerMac G3 Blue and White. In this article, I try to get Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar installed on the system.

May 4, 2024

My New PowerMac G3 Blue and White: Part 1

I bought an old PowerMac G3 Blue and White. First, I performed some maintenance, then I upgraded some hardware.

April 17, 2024

Mac OS 8 as an Electron App

Macintosh.js is an open-source project that runs Mac OS 8. It emulates a 1991 Macintosh Quadra and runs the full operating system with a few applications.

March 17, 2024

How Windows 11 Has Convinced a Skeptic

Until about two years ago, I was exclusively a Mac user, but Windows 11 has me rethinking that.

March 8, 2024

Apple’s Malicious Compliance in the EU

It’s not news that the EU has passed a law that requires Apple to open up iOS to third-party app stores, but their compliance is questionable at best.

February 21, 2024

Using Swift to Create GUI Applications on Windows

I came across an article today that discussed efforts being made to create an open-source technology to make UI development in Swift on Windows possible.

November 9, 2023

Switching Between Platform: Windows and Mac

Some programmers stick to a single operating system or technology stack, but I like to experiment and try new things out. That means, however, that I often jump back and forth between platforms: particularly between Windows and Mac.

April 6, 2023