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Apple in the Enterprise
Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye
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Apple news of the weird: Knock-offs in China
We're used to the spam touting cheap knock-offs of hot tech products purporting to be the real thing -- but an entire fake Apple store?
Posted by Selena Frye | July 20, 2011, 10:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by maclovin
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Ready, set, Lion! How to rein in users eager for the new Mac OS
Mac OS X Lion is out, but the ability of users to download an OS as easily as they do Angry Birds might not sit well with IT. Erik Eckel provides some tips for applying caution to the over-eager user.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 20, 2011, 8:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by slonej@...
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Who really needs an Apple Cinema Display?
Erik Eckel evaluates the Apple Cinema Display monitor. Who really needs all these features?
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 19, 2011, 12:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by trashmail@...
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How to configure popular host-sharing services on a Mac
Erik Eckel lists the steps to enable two of the most popular host-sharing services on the Mac -- DVD/CD Sharing and Screen Sharing.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 13, 2011, 12:00 PM PDT
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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.
Posted by Derek Schauland | July 12, 2011, 11:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by sparent
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Geek toolbelt: App monitors vulnerabilities on iOS
Derek Schauland reviews an app that helps you monitor iOS vulnerabilities from your iPhone or other iOS device.
Posted by Derek Schauland | July 8, 2011, 9:51 AM PDT
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What do iPhone 5 and iPad 3 rumors mean for business users?
Erik Eckel considers rumors of both new iPads and iPhones being released this fall. Should the rumors affect business users who are planning new purchases? Here's his take.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 7, 2011, 6:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by rpollard@...
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Apple could become rich target for hacktivists
The AntiSec hacking group gained access and published user names and passwords for an Apple server this week. How will Apple lock down rich targets like iTunes and iCloud?
Posted by Selena Frye | July 6, 2011, 8:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by MacNewton
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Apple to offer Mac OS X Lion volume licensing
Even though Apple is officially mum on the details, Erik Eckel did some digging and is fairly certain that volume licensing for Mac OS X Lion will be available for larger organizations. Here's...
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 30, 2011, 6:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by naikel
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OmniOutliner productivity app for Mac and iPad
Derek Schauland takes a look at the OmniOutliner app for the Mac and the iPad. This organizing app helps you structure information for projects and general productivity.
Posted by Derek Schauland | June 28, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT
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Apple iOS 5 previews and bad news for jailbreakers
Apple rumors abound and there are plenty of hints about new features and functionality as the impending fall release of iOS 5 and iPhone 5 gets ever closer. Check out the latest.
Posted by Selena Frye | June 27, 2011, 10:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by tkejlboom
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Developers: GitHub for Mac is available
Popular code-sharing website GitHub announces the availability of GitHub for the Mac.
Posted by Selena Frye | June 22, 2011, 12:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by kaushik.atul
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Latest shot fired in Apple patent wars
Apple has won a broad patent for its touch screen functionality on portable devices. Naturally, not everyone is happy about it.
Posted by Selena Frye | June 22, 2011, 8:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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How Mac OS X Lion will impact businesses using Macs
Erik Eckel explains why he is confident that Mac OS X Lion will be beneficial to business users and highlights some of the new features he thinks will have the most impact.
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 22, 2011, 7:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by jukka_c2
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Why iPad popularity is slowing PC sales
Erik Eckel makes a strong case for how iPads can be credited with slowing PC sales (as well as killing the netbook buzz). What do you think? Is the iPad really a killer device?
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 15, 2011, 10:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by MacNewton
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Save and back up files in one click with FolderWatch for the Mac
If you're looking for a little extra file security for yourself or your users, FolderWatch for the Mac allows you to save and back up files in one click. Derek Schauland has an overview of this app.
Posted by Derek Schauland | June 14, 2011, 9:10 AM PDT
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Apple's WWDC news: Four things that stand out for business users
Erik Eckel picks out the four things from this week's WWDC that he thinks will have the most impact on business users and explains why.
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 9, 2011, 6:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Jobs needs a 'spaceship' to sail into the iCloud: New Cupertino campus design
Steve Jobs presented his plan for a "spaceship" building in Cupertino, CA, that will be Apple's brand new campus. Get a sneak-peek from his presentation to the City Council.
Posted by Selena Frye | June 8, 2011, 8:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Cannabis Seed
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WWDC roundup: Here's the scoop on all the Apple announcements
If you were too busy to tune in to the WWDC keynote, and then too overwhelmed by all the headlines coming out of it, here's a break-down of the news, video/podcast links, galleries, and commentary...
Posted by Selena Frye | June 8, 2011, 8:27 AM PDT
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Rescue Macs with lost admin passwords using Reset Password utility
Erik Eckel offers the solution to one of the most common Mac support questions -- how to reset a lost or forgotten user account password.
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 8, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by themacjesus
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How to create a bootable USB to install OS X
Jesus Vigo goes over the steps to create a bootable USB to install OS X 10.7-10.8 and OS X 10.5-10.6, as well as how to put multiple versions on the same USB.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | April 2, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by themacjesus
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Creating and deleting files using the Mac Terminal
For Mac geeks who want to learn more about using the command line, Wil Limoges offers this basic tip for creating and deleting files in Terminal.
Posted by Wil Limoges | January 26, 2012, 7:21 AM PST
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Tips for dual-booting Windows 8 on Macs
Erik Eckel recommends using Boot Camp to dual-boot Windows 8 on Macs. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Posted by Erik Eckel | March 20, 2013, 11:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by tsivonen
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The five best Mac task management apps
Erik Eckel recommends the five best apps that he has found for doing task management on Macs.
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 3, 2013, 10:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by sharon.wilson
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Secret iPhone codes for the power user
Wil Limoges shares some of the iPhone codes that you can input on the number pad to perform a variety of tasks.
Posted by Wil Limoges | August 9, 2012, 7:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by langr
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How to mirror the iPad's display on large monitors
Erik Eckel explains the options for using adapters and AirPlay to mirror iPads' displays on larger monitors for meetings, presentations, and seminars.
Posted by Erik Eckel | March 21, 2012, 2:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by bingowringo
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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 | Latest comment by simonchope
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Mounting NFS volumes in OS X
Vincent Danen outlines the steps to set up NFS mounts with the Disk Utility GUI in Mac OS X and offers some basic tips on configuration.
Posted by Vincent Danen | April 5, 2010, 10:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by César
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Mac sharing Part 3: Windows in the mix
This part of the series on Mac sharing shows you how to connect and share files between Macs and Windows machines on your network.
Posted by Simon Barnett | May 1, 2013, 11:27 AM PDT
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How to diagnose a failing Mac hard disk
Erik Eckel shares some tips for diagnosing and recovering a failing Mac hard disk.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 18, 2012, 1:39 PM PST | Latest comment by JackR10
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Eliminate these common Mac backup errors
Backups do not fall into the "set it and forget it" category. To ensure reliable and secure backups of your data, watch out for these common mistakes.
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 24, 2013, 9:41 AM PDT
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Scapple proves powerful mind-mapping app for Mac users
Scapple is a newly-released app for Mac users that aims to simplify the way you take notes, capture ideas for brain-storming, and map processes.
Posted by Erik Eckel | May 1, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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How to back up and restore Boot Camp partitions
Backing up and restoring the Windows environment stored within Boot Camp partitions can be tricky. Jesus Vigo recommends this method using WinClone.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | May 9, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by themacjesus
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Apple data center deployment strategies await new Mac Pro specs
Will Apple unveil new Mac Pro specs that signal a renewed commitment to the enterprise data center?
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 16, 2013, 10:19 AM PDT
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How to recover email from Apple Mail corruption
Regaining access to lost or corrupted Apple Mail is a common task for admins. From simple rebuilds to complex recovery operations, here are five levels of fixes you may be called on to make.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | April 17, 2013, 7:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by themacjesus
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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 | Latest comment by computerimpaired
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Introduction to OS X Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Vincent Danen gives you a basic overview of how ACLs can be managed in OS X with Finder.
Posted by Vincent Danen | March 16, 2011, 11:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by vdanen
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Clean up iPhoto to make it faster
Vincent Danen explains how to clean up your iPhoto library to make it faster. Depending on the size of your photo library, speeds can be improved moderately or significantly with a just a few tweaks.
Posted by Vincent Danen | June 28, 2010, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Change Mac permissions via the command line to save time
Erik Eckel explains the basics of the ls command, which displays file and folder information on the command line and allows you to edit permissions settings much quicker than using Mac's Finder.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 21, 2010, 12:31 PM PDT
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The best Mac antivirus applications
Erik Eckel recommends two antivirus solutions for Mac protection.
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 11, 2013, 5:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
