My name is Stephen Hackett. I live in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. My wife and I have three kids and a cat named Albert Queso.
I’ve been publishing here since 2008. The sidebar says that it’s “a blog about things that light up and make noise.” I tend to write about computer history, modern technology, the space industry, and more.
Cross Forward
I am the Managing Director of David Smith’s company, Cross Forward, and work on our family of apps: Widgetsmith, Pedometer++, and Sleep++. I run a growing team of folks working on the apps, stepping in as designer, marketer, business manager, or whatever else the work needs.
Relay
In 2014, Myke Hurley and I co-founded the Relay podcast network. We have shows with topics ranging from Apple and Google to pens and feelings. We get to work with the best people in the business.
I co-host Connected with Myke and Federico Viticci of MacStories. The podcast is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. We each have unique accents and perspectives, making Connected special. And weird.
Since 2019, the Relay community has raised nearly $5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a cause near and dear to my heart.
More About 512 Pixels:
People often ask me what the name “512 Pixels” means. The original Macintosh’s screen was 512 pixels wide and 342 tall, giving it a resolution of 72 DPI. The Mac’s GUI paved the way for computers and design as we know them today.
Here’s how you can follow along:
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Here are some links that you may enjoy:
- Every default macOS wallpaper, with the old ones remastered for our modern Retina age.
- I have assembled a detailed screenshot collection of every major version of macOS.
- My Apple History Calendar, which is the best way to keep up with anniversaries of good (and bad) Apple announcements.
- My book Aqua & Bondi, which covers the iMac G3 and the transition to Mac OS X. (If you pick up both, you’ll get 25% off your entire order.)
- You can see a list of gear I use here. This page also shows off photos of my home office. (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
Contact
I’m not on social media much these days, but you can keep up with what I’m doing by visiting my Now page, but if you do want to follow my accounts, they are here:
You can email me at [email protected]. I don’t accept faxes at this time.