Capitol Macintosh

Throwback Thursday: On this day 10/1/1982

The First CD Player, the Sony CDP-101 debuted in Japan. CD architecture shaped how modern computers learned to read digital data. A single disc could store over 500 to 700 megabytes of digital data, equal to hundreds of thousands of text pages. Companies stopped shipping heavy stacks of floppy disks. They started selling operating systems, games, & large encyclopedias on a single CD.

What's New Wednesday:

We have new Stickers! Come check out our new selection and make sure your laptop properly expresses your radiating positivity or impending dread for the coming year!

Tech Tip Tuesday: Power Cycling Devices

Power cycling devices clears temporary memory, resets hardware connections, and fixes frozen software by completely draining power from internal components

How to Do It Right:
1. Turn off the device using its normal menu or power button.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall or the back of the device.
3. Wait for at least 30 seconds so all stored electrical charge completely drains.
4. Press the power button again to completely discharge any remaining current.
5. Plug it back in and turn the device on.

Why Power Cycle?
1. Clears RAM & Cache: Unplugging a device lets power drain from internal capacitors, erasing stuck data or leaked memory that a normal software restart might miss.
2. Resets Network Gear: Modems and routers clear clogged routing tables & get a fresh connection or IP address from your internet provider.
3. Fixes Frozen Hardware: It forces unresponsive chips, ports (like USB or Ethernet), & controllers to reinitialize from a clean baseline.

Moxie Monday:

There is a reason Moxie doesn't work the front desk anymore. She tried to take payment in dog treats and belly rubs. Our vendors & utilities don't take such forms of payment. This is why she was transferred to customer service manager. She seems to be much happier in this position.

What’s new Wednesday:

MacOS & iOS 27 are here! So... What’s new?
• Siri AI & Apple Intelligence: A major revamp brings a smarter, context-aware Siri and advanced AI tools, though advanced on-device features require newer hardware (iPhone 15 Pro or later / M-series Macs).
• Design Updates: Unified corner radiuses, liquid glass transparency sliders, & enhanced dark/light dynamic themes.
• Performance: Faster system animations, quicker app launches, & enhanced AirDrop speeds across supported devices.

Tech Tip Tuesday:

Many people know how to copy & paste, but did you know there's a whole slew of easy shortcuts for your Mac or Windows computers? And we also sell these stickers to help guide you!

Meet the Team Monday:

Meet our owner, Amara: Amara is a Michigan-native & MSU grad. She moved to Lansing for school, but loved the Eastside so much, she stayed. After graduating, she started working at Apple. After nearly 5 years at Apple, she transferred to Capitol Mac to focus more on customers & repairs. When the shop went up for sale, she decided to purchase it. Amara is passionate about owning one of the only women-owned computer shops in Michigan & offering a customer-centric approach in an increasingly impersonal world.