Apple in the Enterprise
This blog covers the latest Apple news and provides hands-on tips and best practices for supporting and managing Macs in the workplace.
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Restore default system applications on OS X after deletion or corruption
Jesus Vigo offers four solutions to restore system applications on OS X systems.
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Three apps for cleaning older Mac installs
Erik Eckel recommends that you perform routine maintenance on older Mac systems to keep them free of old, unneeded files that could negatively affect performance.
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Navigating the Mac Shell
Erik Eckel explains the basics of the Mac Shell and goes over the basic commands that will help admins be more efficient.
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Understand the Mac directory structure: Basic commands
Erik Eckel explains the Mac directory structure for new users and administrators and goes over a few basic commands to get you started working with files.
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Innovation vs. market reality: Apple's balancing act
Mary Shacklett addresses what some commentators have said about Apple losing its leading edge.
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Mac Terminal basics: Unlock the power of the command line
Erik Eckel introduces Mac Terminal and defines some basic functionality that will help users learn to take advantage of its efficiency.
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Microsoft Office for iOS to hit iPhones, iPads
The details of the deal are still being worked out, but Erik Eckel looks forward to Microsoft Office coming to Apple iOS devices soon.
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What businesses would like to see from Apple in 2013
Erik Eckel drafts a holiday wish list of things businesses would like to see from Apple in 2013. What would you add?
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Apple's U.S. manufacturing move boosts supply chain stability
Apple's manufacturing move was critiqued by some as little more than a PR stunt, but Mary Shacklett believes that it signals good things for supply chains and jobs beyond just Apple's interests.
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Mac laptop and desktop death watch unwarranted
Mobile computing options are definitely on the rise, but reports of the death of the laptop and desktop are premature. Erik Eckel explains why.
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Find and restore lost files with the Mac Data Recovery tool
Derek Schauland checks out a data recovery tool for Macs from Stellar Phoenix.
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Apple technologies rewrite BYOD landscape
Erik Eckel explains how Apple is affecting the BYOD policy trend and ensuring that it is here to stay in the enterprise.
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How Apple can extend its reach in the enterprise
Mary Shacklett looks at the ways that Apple can continue to expand its influence in the enterprise, but it would require some changes in focus for the company.
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Mac users' holiday gift guide
Erik Eckel narrows down the safe gift choices for the Mac users on your list.
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Create Smart Mailboxes to better organize email
Erik Eckel shares tips for how to make the most of the Smart Mailbox feature in Apple Mail.
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Desktop Connect iPad app enables secure remote Windows server administration
Consultant Erik Eckel swears by the iPad Desktop Connect app that allows him to securely administer Windows servers remotely. He makes his case for the iPad as an admin tool -- do you agree?
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Trio of OS X commands simplify network troubleshooting
Erik Eckel describes the uses of three essential commands to troubleshoot common networking problems on Mac OS X.
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Mac sharing Part 2: File-sharing scenarios
Sharing files between Macs is easy and convenient. Here are tips for various file-sharing scenarios, including AirDrop and User and Guest account sharing.
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Apple's battle for relevance
Find out why Patrick Gray believes Apple's recent iPhone 5C is either genius or a cry for relevance. Do you agree?
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Keeping it clean: Protect your iPad or iPhone with VirusBarrier
Now that he uses an iPad almost daily, Derek Schauland looked into some virus-scanning protection for it. Here's his take on the reasonably-priced VirusBarrier app for iOS devices.
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How to use your New iPad as a second display for your Mac
Wil Limoges describes a handy app that allows you to mirror your Mac display on your iPad or other iOS device.
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How to purchase and deploy custom B2B apps through Apple's VPP
Erik Eckel goes over the requirements for businesses to purchase and deploy custom apps through the App Store. The first step is enrollment in Apple's Volume Purchase Program.
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iOS 7 impact for tablet users
Here are the iOS 7 updates that will be of particular interest to business users of tablets.
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iPhone 5: What you need to know before buying
Wil Limoges says there's a lot to like about the new iPhone 5, but there are a couple of issues to consider before you pre-order. Make sure you read those model specs carefully.
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Leading apps for Mac business users
Erik Eckel lists the most frequently encountered applications in Mac-based businesses, based on his own consultant experience. Do you deploy different apps than these? Add your observations or recommendations.
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How to reassign the primary display on multi-display Macs
If you regularly work with a multiple-display setup, you might have to reassign a primary monitor if you change equipment or a monitor dies. It's easy to do, but not intuitive. Vincent Danen tells you how in this tip.
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Highlights from Apple's iPhone event
Take a look at some of the highlights from Apple's event, including the announcement of two new iPhones.
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Remotely wake a sleeping Mac
Vincent Danen shares a simple script that you can use to remotely wake a sleeping Mac. Here's how to get it and configure it for your setup.
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Five handy Mac apps for net admins
Brandon Carroll recommends five of his favorite apps that he uses on the Mac for routine net admin tasks.