Apple in the Enterprise

Archive: 11-2011

• Configure Energy Saver preferences on the Mac

  Erik Eckel explains the Energy Saver settings on Macs that energy-conscious admins and users can configure to suit their requirements.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | November 30, 2011, 11:32 AM PST

• 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.

  Posted by Brandon Carroll | November 25, 2011, 9:00 AM PST

• Track system performance using Activity Monitor

  Erik Eckel offers tips on using Mac OS X Lion’s Activity Monitor to diagnose and track performance problems.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | November 23, 2011, 6:00 AM PST

• iPad 2 apps and tips for business travelers

  Learn more about using travel-related apps for the iPad2 in this free, downloadable book chapter from Que Publishing: Your iPad2 at Work.

  Posted by Selena Frye | November 22, 2011, 7:59 AM PST

• Everything you need to know about iTunes Match

  Wil Limoges ran the iTunes Match service on his setup of four home/work Macs and his iPhone. He describes his hands-on experience and and offers a few tips for those who want to try it.

  Posted by Wil Limoges | November 17, 2011, 7:03 AM PST

• iPhones and iPads, not Macs, driving Apple's push into business

  Increasingly, iPhones and iPads are making inroads into the business market for Apple. Take the poll and let us know your organization’s level of interest in adding either of these devices...

  Posted by Selena Frye | November 16, 2011, 11:19 AM PST

• Choosing an AppleCare plan is best bet for businesses with Macs

  Erik Eckel explains why he thinks springing for the extra cost of Apple’s extended warranty on Macs is a good business move.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | November 16, 2011, 9:54 AM PST

• Java updates for Mac OS X Lion now available in Software Update

  New Java updates for Mac OS X Lion are now available, prompting Wil Limoges to ask how you are using Java in your environment. Take the short poll.

  Posted by Wil Limoges | November 10, 2011, 6:39 AM PST

• Infographic: iPhone users and security concerns

  Does your organization support iPhones? You might want to share this infographic, which illustrates the major security concerns of iPhone users, to help promote security awareness for this device.

  Posted by Selena Frye | November 9, 2011, 12:00 PM PST

• Adobe Photoshop now in the Mac App Store: Why it's significant

  Erik Eckel hails the addition of Adobe’s Photoshop software to the Mac App Store for its convenience and also as a sign that the era of boxed software is near its end.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | November 9, 2011, 7:59 AM PST