The Apple II computer helped launch the personal computer revolution of the late 1970s and 1980s. Every 1-2 weeks, Apple II Historian Steven Weyhrich takes five minutes to explores stories from the history of the Apple II: Its design, the people behind it, the software that made it famous, and the innovations that shaped early personal computing. Episodes draw on research from the apple2history.org web site, and his book Sophistication and Simplicity: The Life and Times of the Apple II Computer.
Apple II Time Slice
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The Apple II computer helped launch the personal computer revolution of the late 1970s and 1980s. Every 1-2 weeks, Apple II Historian Steven Weyhrich takes five minutes to explores stories from the history of the Apple II: Its design, the people behind it, the software that made it famous, and the innovations that shaped early personal computing. Episodes draw on research from the apple2history.org web site, and his book Sophistication and Simplicity: The Life and Times of the Apple II Computer.
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April 29, 2026
Episode 5 – Three’s Company
<p>In 1977, three machines ignited the personal computer revolution: the <strong>Apple II</strong>, <strong>Commodore PET</strong>, and <strong>TRS-80</strong>. Known as the “1977 Trinity,” they each fought for dominance with unique philosophies. On this episode of <strong>Apple II Time Slice</strong>, I discuss five things that distinguished them from each other. </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1977-Trinity-fight.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="698" height="389" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1977-Trinity-fight.jpg?resize=698%2C389&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32935" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1977-Trinity-fight.jpg?resize=1024%2C571&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1977-Trinity-fight.jpg?resize=300%2C167&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1977-Trinity-fight.jpg?resize=768%2C428&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1977-Trinity-fight.jpg?resize=640%2C357&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1977-Trinity-fight.jpg?w=1377&ssl=1 1377w" sizes="(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px" /></a></figure> <p>For further info, check out <a href="https://www.apple2history.org/history/ah03/">here</a> and <a href="https://www.apple2history.org/history/ah04/">here</a>. </p> <p></p>
April 22, 2026
Episode 4 – Color, Sound, and Eight Slots
<p>What if a personal computer could do more than just display text? This week, Apple II Time Slice explores how Steve Wozniak answered that question with the Apple II. His checklist included startup code and BASIC in ROM, an expanded motherboard, improved video display, sound, graphics, and greater expansion capabilities. The result helped redefine what a personal computer could be and set a new standard for early personal computing.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="698" height="404" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple.jpg?resize=698%2C404&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32890" style="width:572px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple.jpg?resize=1024%2C592&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple.jpg?resize=300%2C174&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple.jpg?resize=768%2C444&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple.jpg?resize=640%2C370&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple.jpg?w=1051&ssl=1 1051w" sizes="(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px" /></a></figure> <p>For further reading, to <a href="https://www.apple2history.org/history/ah03/">here</a> and <a href="https://www.apple2history.org/history/ah04/">here</a>. </p> <p></p>
April 15, 2026
Episode 3 – The Apple-1 Does It All
<p>Early microcomputers (the Altair and its competitors) had some significant limitations, as was discussed last time on <strong>Apple II Time Slice</strong>. This week, I will describe how Wozniak’s Apple-1 addressed those problems, and made his computer more accessible to customers who did not want to assemble it themselves. It addressed the shortcomings of the Altair 8800, and was the foundation for Apple’s later big hit product, the Apple II.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple-1-on-desk.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="698" height="547" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple-1-on-desk.jpg?resize=698%2C547&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32807" style="aspect-ratio:1.276989480757799;width:554px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple-1-on-desk.jpg?w=793&ssl=1 793w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple-1-on-desk.jpg?resize=300%2C235&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple-1-on-desk.jpg?resize=768%2C601&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apple-1-on-desk.jpg?resize=640%2C501&ssl=1 640w" sizes="(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px" /></a></figure> <p>Further reading: <a href="https://www.apple2history.org/history/ah02/">The Apple-1</a></p> <p></p>
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