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Review: OmniFocus for Mac
Derek Schauland reviews the OmniFocus app for the Mac, a program based on the Getting Things Done concept for improving productivity.
Posted by Derek Schauland | December 8, 2010, 8:22 AM PST | Latest comment by shawnedwin@...
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Get flawless system backups with SuperDuper for the Mac
Vincent Danen finds that a corny name doesn't necessarily mean your backup solution won't get the job done. SuperDuper for the Mac is easy, reliable, offers flawless recovery, and won't break the...
Posted by Vincent Danen | December 6, 2010, 5:00 AM PST | Latest comment by amabilis@...
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Two reasons Outlook 2011 isn't ready for prime time
Erik Eckel notes the improvements made in Outlook 2011 for the Mac, but finds that there are two big obstacles that still hold it back for use in the enterprise.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 1, 2010, 12:00 PM PST | Latest comment by greg.mcallister@...
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Useful applications for the PC-to-iPad convert
Derek Schauland is a PC guy who has recently delved into the Mac world. Here, he lists some of the iPad apps that are helping him to make the transition.
Posted by Derek Schauland | December 1, 2010, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Willie11
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Sorting out account permissions in Snow Leopard Server
Erik Eckel explains some of the basic rules for configuring account permissions on a Snow Leopard Server network.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 26, 2010, 6:00 AM PST
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Enterprise Subversion gets a boost with Cornerstone 2
Vincent Danen introduces you to his favorite new features in Cornerstone 2, a GUI Subversion client for the Mac that is well worth the upgrade.
Posted by Vincent Danen | November 22, 2010, 9:00 AM PST
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Time Machine more than capable of safeguarding enterprise data
Erik Eckel expands on best practices and limitations for employing Mac's Time Machine to protect your enterprise data. Find out why he thinks it's a win-win for administrators.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 17, 2010, 1:00 PM PST | Latest comment by ExCorpGuy
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Web page editing and design with Flux for the Mac
Vincent Danen gives you an overview of the Flux web editor, an advanced HTML5 web design application for Mac.
Posted by Vincent Danen | November 17, 2010, 9:00 AM PST
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Google Voice lands as native iPhone app
Google Voice has finally hit Apple's App Store for the iPhone after 16 months of waiting, the company said.
Posted by Larry Dignan | November 16, 2010, 1:09 PM PST | Latest comment by rogerwhitt1@...
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How to print from an iPad: The best apps for business users
Erik Eckel tells you how to print from your iPad and recommends a couple of printing apps to fit most business-user needs.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 10, 2010, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by brownoldshoes
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Review: VanDyke Software's SecureCRT for Mac
Windows administrator Derek Schauland recently acquired his first Mac. Here, he reviews SecureCRT for Mac for managing SSH connections.
Posted by Derek Schauland | November 10, 2010, 9:00 AM PST
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Don't skip this Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 edition
Erik Eckel looks at the new features of Office for Mac 2011. Not only does Outlook replace Entourage, but other important updates make this suite one you shouldn't pass up.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 3, 2010, 11:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by jhonsingh
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Stream audio and video from your Mac with Playback
To stream content you already own on your TV, you don't need fancy devices like AppleTV or Google TV. Playback for the Mac works with your Xbox 360 or PS3. Vincent Danen has the details.
Posted by Vincent Danen | November 3, 2010, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by vdanen
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Apple iPad's rivals can't hang on pricing
The alleged iPad killing tablets are coming, but with price tags that aren’t going to even come close to denting Apple’s lead.
Posted by Larry Dignan | November 2, 2010, 9:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by alisha3107
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How to rebuild RAID sets properly in Snow Leopard
While Snow Leopard will attempt to automatically recover failed RAID 1 arrays, there are times when the process won't work. Erik Eckel explains how to manually rebuild a RAID 1 array when needed.
Posted by Erik Eckel | October 27, 2010, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by ian3880
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Window switching with Witch will boost your productivity
This Witch won't scare you, but it might make you more productive on a Mac if you regularly have lots of windows open. Vincent Danen highly recommends the Witch app for window switching.
Posted by Vincent Danen | October 27, 2010, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by mybatteryishot
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X Lion, and the new app store
The "Back to the Mac" event included some notable announcements, including two new models of the MacBook Air, a Mac App Store, and an overview of features for the new OS coming in 2011. Get the...
Posted by Selena Frye | October 21, 2010, 11:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by yobtaf
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Set sound password policies in Mac OS X Server
Erik Eckel tells you how to use Mac OS X Server's Workgroup Manager and the Server Admin console to make sure you are setting strong password polices.
Posted by Erik Eckel | October 20, 2010, 7:11 AM PDT
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How to set up an OS X OpenVPN client
Vincent Danen takes you through the process of setting up an OS X client on OpenVPN using Shimo, which will also provide you with a reliable, robust connection via iPhone tethering.
Posted by Vincent Danen | October 18, 2010, 5:00 AM PDT
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Apple to get back to basics, possibly Mac with FaceTime
Amid all of the hoopla around the Apple's iPhone, iPad and the once a year debut of new iPods, it's easy to forget that the Mac is a key cog in the company's performance.
Posted by Larry Dignan | October 13, 2010, 10:25 AM PDT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 TraderStf@...
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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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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
