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Selena Frye
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Selena Frye
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Cleverfiles Disk Drill file recovery for the Mac
Derek Schauland tries out the Disk Drill file recovery program for the Mac. It could help make a user's day in the event of accidental deletions or corrupted files.
Posted by Derek Schauland | February 8, 2011, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Robert Graham
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Documents To Go Premium enables MS Office app use on iPad
Erik Eckel has found greater business functionality on his iPad with the Premium app, Documents to Go, which allows you to get the most out of your Microsoft Office files on the iPad. Here's what...
Posted by Erik Eckel | February 3, 2011, 6:55 AM PST | Latest comment by Sbjohn33
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Get customized docks with DragThing for the Mac
If you are a Mac user who has grown to appreciate the dock functionality, Vincent Danen recommends the shareware app called DragThing, which allows you to do much more with the dock and customize...
Posted by Vincent Danen | February 2, 2011, 9:42 AM PST
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Financial services leads iPad parade in enterprise
The financial services industry is activating Apple's iPads at a rapid clip, according to a report by Good Technology, which provides corporate email software.
Posted by Larry Dignan | January 26, 2011, 12:04 PM PST
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Three things for admins to look out for with the advent of Mac Lion
With continued success in the marketplace, it is likely that Mac Lion will incorporate many of the favorite features of Apple's popular tablets and phones. Erik Eckel points out three issues that...
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 26, 2011, 12:00 PM PST | Latest comment by flotsam70
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Still frustrated with Apple Mail searching
Vincent Danen can't figure out why Apple can't figure out a simple thing like Search functionality in Apple Mail. Here are some tips on things he's learned about it, but it's still not right.
Posted by Vincent Danen | January 25, 2011, 11:15 AM PST | Latest comment by eeg@...
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Why Mac OS X Lion will be better for enterprise administrators
Erik Eckel lists his reasons for thinking that Mac's new Lion OS, coming this summer, will simplify the lives of enterprise administrators who support them. See if you agree.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 20, 2011, 5:00 AM PST | Latest comment by cbuzzsaw@...
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Mac App Store pros and cons: What it means for developers and users
Vincent Danen weighs the pros and cons of Mac's new App Store. While there are some benefits, he has some big problems with what the future may hold for Mac users.
Posted by Vincent Danen | January 19, 2011, 12:37 PM PST | Latest comment by kurtis2011
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Apple's enterprise mojo by the numbers
Apple delivered a blowout first quarter and shed some light on how the iPhone and iPad are quickly becoming entrenched in the enterprise.
Posted by Larry Dignan | January 19, 2011, 7:26 AM PST
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Why mobile staff need to embrace Apple's new MacBook Air
Erik Eckel explains why he thinks the MacBook Air is the perfect computer for mobile workers. Share your thoughts on the Air and its most able competitors.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 12, 2011, 1:14 PM PST | Latest comment by pcamusic@...
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First look at the Mac App Store
Vincent Danen takes a first look at the Mac App store, finding out a few quirks, how it works, and what you can expect.
Posted by Vincent Danen | January 10, 2011, 5:00 AM PST | Latest comment by vdanen
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Review: KineticExtend for iPad
If you're already using KineticSecure for a backup client, or you're in the market for one, the KineticExtend remote desktop app for the iPad might make it more attractive. Derek Schauland reviews...
Posted by Derek Schauland | January 5, 2011, 12:00 PM PST | Latest comment by Derek Schauland
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Tips for safer web browsing when using Adobe Flash on your Mac
Vincent Danen agrees Adobe Flash is a security pitfall but knows that using it is not entirely unavoidable. Here are some ways to minimize the risk and the pain of Flash on the web.
Posted by Vincent Danen | January 5, 2011, 8:36 AM PST
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Apple's two-year roadmap: Think cloud services
Apple’s upcoming year is expected to feature upgrades to its existing product line, but the company is expected to prep a bevy of cloud services running into 2012.
Posted by Larry Dignan | January 4, 2011, 12:10 PM PST
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What 2011 holds in store for Mac administrators
Erik Eckel looks at the likely new developments for Apple products in 2011 and makes a few predictions about what may be in store for enterprise admins.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 30, 2010, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Chief Bottle Washer
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Life with the MacBook Air: The netbook I've been waiting for
Vincent Danen has been using the new MacBook Air long enough to find its quirks, its benefits, and declare it the netbook he's been waiting on for years. He also shares a tip on hibernation settings.
Posted by Vincent Danen | December 21, 2010, 10:44 AM PST | Latest comment by glieberg@...
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Macs in Business: Best of 2010
The year for Macs in Business reflects the impact of one of the technology stars of the year -- the Apple iPad. These five posts provoked the most discussion of the year.
Posted by Selena Frye | December 20, 2010, 5:00 AM PST
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Three ways Macs save money over PCs
Erik Eckel lists the three big reasons that he thinks makes Macs more economical than Windows PCs in the long run.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 15, 2010, 1:00 PM PST | Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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Digital pack rats will love organizing with EagleFiler
Vincent Danen recommends the program EagleFiler for keeping your digital life in order on the Mac. See his tips for using it.
Posted by Vincent Danen | December 15, 2010, 11:06 AM PST | Latest comment by vdanen
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10 essential Mac tools for enterprise network admins
CCIE and Mac enthusiast Brandon Carroll lists his must-have apps for network admins who use a Mac and live in the Cisco World.
Posted by Brandon Carroll | December 9, 2010, 6:57 AM PST | Latest comment by macmanjim
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
Posted by Simon Barnett | April 23, 2013, 11:52 AM PDT
