Apple in the Enterprise

Archive: 09-2011

• Configuring a new Mac for deployment

  Wil Limoges shares his tips for setting up and configuring a brand new Mac for deployment.

  Posted by Wil Limoges | September 29, 2011, 6:22 AM PDT

• Lion desktop multi-touch gestures warrant Magic Trackpad use

  Erik Eckel describes the multi-touch gestures allowed on Mac OS X Lion and gives his reasons for recommending the Magic Trackpad to take advantage of them.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | September 27, 2011, 1:41 PM PDT

• Apple schedules October 4 event: iPhone 5 expected to debut

  Apple is inviting the press to an official event next Tuesday, Oct. 4, and an announcement regarding the iPhone 5 is widely expected to be the main event.

  Posted by Selena Frye | September 27, 2011, 10:02 AM PDT

• iCloud in the business setting: Evaluating the pros and cons

  Erik Eckel looks at iCloud from the perspective of the small business. Can it be utilized for more than personal storage?

  Posted by Erik Eckel | September 21, 2011, 12:30 PM PDT

• OS X Lion passwords vulnerable to hack that allows admin access

  OS X security takes a hit as it is revealed that a trivial hack could allow any user to change other users’ passwords and gain full administrative access to the system.

  Posted by Selena Frye | September 21, 2011, 8:46 AM PDT

• How to speed up a sluggish Mac

  Wil Limoges shares his tips for speeding up a Mac that seems bogged down by performance problems.

  Posted by Wil Limoges | September 21, 2011, 8:02 AM PDT

• How to prepare your data for the transition from MobileMe to iCloud

  Apple customers will face some changes when the iCloud service is released in a few weeks. Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare your data for the transition. Wil Limoges offers some tips.

  Posted by Wil Limoges | September 14, 2011, 1:13 PM PDT

• Apple security update policies may spell problems for businesses

  Apple issued a fix to address a recent digital certificate hack that left users vulnerable to fraudulent certificates — but only for newer systems. Where does this leave Tiger and Leopard users?

  Posted by Selena Frye | September 13, 2011, 1:26 PM PDT

• How to license and leverage Apple Remote Desktop

  Erik Eckel details the benefits of using Apple Remote Desktop to support Apple users and describes the licensing options available.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | September 12, 2011, 10:31 AM PDT

• Refurbished Macs a smart choice for smart businesses

  Erik Eckel recommends refurbished Macs as a smart move when you need to replace a few systems and save money at the same time.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | September 7, 2011, 1:00 PM PDT