Which Apple Logo Was the Best? A Look Back

July 8, 2023

Did You Know?

The earliest commercial floppy disk had a magnetic film inside that was a whopping eight inches in diameter, but only stored 80 kilobytes of data.

Happy Saturday, everyone! We’re looking back today at the history of the Apple logo. We have a favorite, and we’re sure you do too. And speaking of look-backs, there were plenty of great articles from the last week worth taking a peek at if you missed them, like our overview of Instagram’s new Twitter-killer Thread, the best ChatGPT plugins worth paying for, and why you need to stop blurring sensitive information in photos (and redact things correctly instead).

Deals Spotlight

On top of that, Prime Day is right around the corner, and we’ve been gathering up some pre-Prime Day deals for you. If you’re a savvy shopper, you know Amazon pricing and the subsequent “discounts” can be deceptive—so don’t worry, we checked to ensure these deals are really deals.

1. Gigabyte 27″ 144hz 1440p Monitor for $220 ($60 off, all-time lowest price)
2. Klipsch R-51 Bookshelf Speakers for $350 ($40 off, one of our Best Bookshelf Speaker picks)
3. SteelSeries QcK Gaming Mouse Pad for $14 ($16 off, all-time lowest price)
4. PNY 256GB Flash Drive for $14 ($5 off, all-time lowest price)
5. Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SSD for $100 ($60 off, all-time lowest price)
6. Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 920 (Renewed) for $100 ($250 off, all-time lowest price)
7. TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh Wi-Fi for $140 ($30 off, $5 from all-time lowest price)
8. Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Air Filter for $150 ($45 off)

If you’re looking for a way to breathe easy during the next round of wildfire smoke, we can’t recommend that Coway Airmega filter enough. It’s the quieter and more compact version of the Coway Airmega 400S, our top pick HEPA filter, perfect for bedrooms or small apartments.

Apple is one of the most well-known companies on the planet. Its logo is immediately recognizable, despite being relatively plain and simple. The iconic Apple logo has changed several times over the years, but is the current iteration the best? Read More »

This portable fan is a game-changer for hot summer days and nights, whether you're in a stuffy room, or out on an outdoor adventure. The innovative design of this fan features an all-day battery life, adjustable 180 degree air-flow, whisper-quiet operation, and a built-in soft light that makes it the perfect comfort-tech on the go. Check it out!

Do you have a CD or DVD collection holding precious data or your impressive music and movie collection? The lifespan of CDs and DVDs can vary depending on a number of factors, but we’ll explain what you need to know. Read More »

While certain people had the luxury of writing important stuff on stone tablets, unfortunately most of us have preservation needs that go beyond ten lines of text. So what’s the next best thing to keep your bits crisp for centuries? Read More »

Amazon is continuously adding to its Early Prime Day sale, and now is a perfect time to pick up one of our favorite smart speakers—the Echo Dot with Clock. For $30, you get a fantastic smart speaker that tells the time, watches the temperature, and blends into any decor.

If you need more convincing, check out our Echo Dot with Clock review!

The 2023 Formula 1 season features races taking place around the globe through November 26, 2023. With a VPN, you can stream every race for free via international streaming services. Here’s how to catch all of this year’s Formula 1 action. Read More »

Social media companies are rushing to capture people who are fleeing Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk’s many changes. Meta (Facebook) is hoping Threads—a new text-based branch of Instagram—is the answer, but is it just more of the same? Read More »

A fitness tracker can help you get in shape by providing data about your physical activities, heart health, recovery, and more. But the number of choices can make it confusing to select one. We’ve handpicked the best fitness trackers to help. Read More »

It’s time to buy a new computer, but you’ve got a tough choice ahead of you: do you buy or build a Windows PC or go for a Mac instead? Here are some of the reasons you might want to go for a Windows PC instead of a Mac. Read More »

Two championships are on the line at UFC 290, broadcast from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on July 8, 2023. Here’s how and where to stream it live. Read More »

From fact-checking to shopping, ChatGPT plugins aim to supercharge what the wildly popular AI can do, but which ones are truly worth your time? Here are ten awesome plugins that will convince you to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus. Read More »

If you’ve been looking for a tiny PC, you might have come across many different options by this point. There are plenty out there, but ASUS makes some of the best. And its newly-announced one might just be what you need if you need something powerful but compact. Read More »

Your smart home gear isn’t just for your comfort and enjoyment when you’re home. It’s absolutely invaluable when you’re on vacation. Here are common features and benefits you should set up before you head out the door. Read More »

Prime Day is almost upon us, and the savings have already started rolling in. Going into the weekend, you’ll be able to get the lowest prices ever on Sabrent’s 1TB Internal SSD, a mechanical gaming keyboard from Corsair, more than half off the WD_BLACK 1TB Internal Gaming SSD, and much more. Read More »