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Apple in the Enterprise
Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye

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Seven maintenance tips to optimize Mac performance
Vincent Danen offers his top seven tips to keep your Mac healthy and running optimally. Here are his recommended tools and best practices.
Posted by Vincent Danen | August 18, 2010, 12:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by tim paul
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Your options for running Apache on Mac OS X
For a quick and easy development platform on Mac OS X, Vincent Danen recommends two packages that extend what Apple provides. Learn more about MAMP and XAMPP for running Apache on OS X.
Posted by Vincent Danen | August 16, 2010, 9:00 AM PDT
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Use these four questions to determine how often to replace Mac workstations
Erik Eckel has some rules of thumb about how often an organization should replace its Mac hardware. Use the answers to these four questions to help you focus in on your requirements.
Posted by Erik Eckel | August 12, 2010, 6:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by spuy767
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Evaluating Google Chrome on the Mac
Vincent Danen compares Chrome, Safari, and Firefox for use on the Mac. What makes a browser come out on top? Extensions and security are deciding factors.
Posted by Vincent Danen | August 9, 2010, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by 2ezasia
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Understanding 32- versus 64-bit differences in Snow Leopard
Erik Eckel clears up some misinformation about how Mac Snow Leopard handles 32- and 64-bit processing. Find out which systems are 64-bit capable and what tweaks you can make.
Posted by Erik Eckel | August 5, 2010, 6:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by paulsuma
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Choose which folders you want to encrypt with Espionage
Vincent Danen introduces a useful tool that allows you to encrypt only the folders you choose and that associates easily with specific applications like Mail. Here's how to get the most out of it.
Posted by Vincent Danen | August 2, 2010, 6:00 AM PDT
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Desktop Connect iPad app enables secure remote Windows server administration
Consultant Erik Eckel swears by the iPad Desktop Connect app that allows him to securely administer Windows servers remotely. He makes his case for the iPad as an admin tool -- do you agree?
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 28, 2010, 8:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by john@...
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Apple's iPad, iPhone and an enterprise halo effect
Apple’s iPad and iPhone are garnering enterprise interest and proving the company can go corporate. Can the iPad and iPhone spur a broader enterprise halo effect?
Posted by Larry Dignan | July 27, 2010, 8:25 AM PDT
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Power up your Apple Mail with MailTags and Mail Act-On
Vincent Danen recommends two Apple Mail plugins for your consideration that will give you much more granular control over how you organize and filter your email.
Posted by Vincent Danen | July 26, 2010, 6:00 AM PDT
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Review: SyncMate utility for Mac and devices
Jack Wallen takes the new SyncMate utility for a spin to see how well it really syncs up all the devices listed in their supported products.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 21, 2010, 12:54 PM PDT
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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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Mind mapping with MindNode for the Mac
Vincent Danen recommends a couple of free mind-mapping applications, including MindMode, which is specifically for the Mac and also includes a premium version.
Posted by Vincent Danen | July 19, 2010, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by bob.roman@...
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Despite iPhone woes recent report says Apple is on the rise in the enterprise
If you're tired of all the scrapping, get some Apple news that isn't about the iPhone. New survey shows increased enterprise interest in Apple devices, plus a new line of external hard drives for...
Posted by Selena Frye | July 16, 2010, 1:24 PM PDT
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Mac users increasingly susceptible to security threats
Consultant Erik Eckel advises enterprise Mac administrators to focus more on security practices such as timely patching and user training due to the increasing number of threats to Mac systems.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 14, 2010, 10:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Synchronizing your Mac data with Google Apps and more
A new edition of the SyncMate utility promises to sync all your Mac data among a long list of supported devices and its free edition syncs your Google mail and calendar.
Posted by Selena Frye | July 9, 2010, 9:18 AM PDT
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Enterprise admins should say no to FaceTime
Consultant Erik Eckel explains why enterprise admins should have no problem saying no to supporting FaceTime on the new Apple iPhone.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 7, 2010, 3:22 PM PDT | Latest comment by travis.duffy@...
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Handy screen locking tips for Mac
Mac does not enable screen-locking that requires an unlocking password by default, but you can enable this capability. Vincent Danen offers a few easy methods to set up screen-locking for better...
Posted by Vincent Danen | July 5, 2010, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by The 'G-Man.'
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Keep track of your 3G bandwidth usage on Mac
Nova Media has released a program for Mac that makes it a little easier to monitor your data usage on mobile connections and allows you to set up alerts to warn you when limits are being reached.
Posted by Selena Frye | June 30, 2010, 11:40 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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How to best troubleshoot problematic Mac applications
Erik Eckel offers his tried-and-true tips for narrowing down problems with Mac applications and how to troubleshoot them.
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 23, 2010, 6:00 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

































