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7 fact-checked facts about mac computers, macos and personal computing history, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

In what year was the original Macintosh introduced?

Answer1984

The original Macintosh launched in January 1984.

What is the name of the file manager app on a Mac?

AnswerFinder

Finder is the Mac's built-in file manager.

Going deeper

Which key symbol, ⌘, is used for most Mac shortcuts?

AnswerCommand

The Command key carries the ⌘ symbol.

What was the famous TV ad that introduced the Macintosh?

Answer'1984'

The '1984' ad aired during the Super Bowl in January 1984.

Which Apple-designed chip debuted in Macs in 2020?

AnswerM1

The M1 chip marked the Mac's move to Apple silicon in 2020.

Expert level

Who started the Macintosh project at Apple in 1979?

AnswerJef Raskin

Jef Raskin led the Macintosh project in its early days.

What processor family did Macs use from 2006 until Apple silicon?

AnswerIntel x86

Apple moved Macs to Intel processors starting in 2006.

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