Apple in the Enterprise

Archive: 05-2011

• How to devise a better Mac backup strategy

  Erik Eckel shares his best practices for ensuring reliable, easy-to-access Mac backups and pinpoints a few practices to avoid.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | May 25, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT

• Two SSH clients to consider for the iPad

  Vincent Danen has used two SSH applications for the iPad that might come in handy if you need to remotely access a server. Here are his thoughts on iSSH and Prompt.

  Posted by Vincent Danen | May 24, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT

• MAC Defender malware hoopla proves old adage

  Although most business Mac users will not fall for the MAC Defender malware, the fake antivirus application is a reminder that Mac users still need education about Web-based security threats.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | May 19, 2011, 6:41 AM PDT

• Google Apps' two-factor authentication provides security boost for Mac and iPhone users

  Vincent Danen details how to enable Google Apps two-factor authentication and reap the security benefits it offers for Mac and iPhone users.

  Posted by Vincent Danen | May 18, 2011, 1:27 PM PDT

• Apple iOS 4.3.3: Problems, maybe... improvements, definitely

  There have been reports of WiFi problems with the latest Apple iOS update — but Derek Schauland hasn’t run into them. What he has noticed are some nice enhancements, including...

  Posted by Derek Schauland | May 18, 2011, 12:11 PM PDT

• Three ways to better mix Windows and Mac in the same business

  Erik Eckel suggests three easy methods for Windows and Mac users to be able to share email, calendars, and documents.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | May 17, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT

• Work some project management magic with Merlin

  Vincent Danen offers an overview of a robust, enterprise-capable project management solution, including licensing for iPhone / iPad sharing, web sharing, and a server component.

  Posted by Vincent Danen | May 11, 2011, 12:58 PM PDT

• It's hip to use the Square app to accept credit card payments

  The Square app for Android and Apple iOS devices is a handy method of accepting and processing credit card payments with a small card reader plus app. Derek Schauland tries it out.

  Posted by Derek Schauland | May 11, 2011, 12:00 PM PDT

• Do businesses need antivirus on their Macs?

  Erik Eckel answers the question: Do Macs need additional antivirus and malware protection?

  Posted by Erik Eckel | May 4, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT

• Monitor Mac OS X processes like a pro

  Erik Eckel goes over the basics of using Mac’s Activity Monitor and the command line to monitor processes on Mac OS X.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | May 4, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT