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Selena Frye
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Selena Frye
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Verifying and repairing Mac volumes 101
Erik Eckel explains the basics of using Mac's built-in Disk Utility to check the health of disks and repair them when necessary.
Posted by Erik Eckel | September 10, 2010, 12:04 PM PDT | Latest comment by mariapeter12
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New Safari updates for OS X and Windows fixes flaws
Apple's latest updates for the Safari browser fix some arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities that existed for both OS X and Windows versions.
Posted by Selena Frye | September 8, 2010, 12:45 PM PDT
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How is VirtualBox on the Mac?
Vincent Danen compares VirtualBox to Parallels and VMware Fusion for use on the Mac. Here's what he found out about it.
Posted by Vincent Danen | September 7, 2010, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by totalapps
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Three things to know about Parallels Desktop for Mac
While Erik Eckel usually recommends Apple Boot Camp for dual-booting Mac machines, if you go with a virtual machine solution, you can do worse than Parallels 5. Here's what you need to know.
Posted by Erik Eckel | September 2, 2010, 6:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by dayen@...
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AutoCAD returns to the Mac after nearly 20 years
Autodesk announced that it is releasing AutoCAD 2011 for Mac OS X -- its first version for Mac since it abandoned the platform in 1992. There will also be a free mobile app for the iPad, iPhone,...
Posted by Selena Frye | September 1, 2010, 9:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by MacNewton
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Installing development tools with fink
Developers should take note of Fink, a collection of open source programs built for OS X. Vincent Danen explains the basics of working with Fink.
Posted by Vincent Danen | August 30, 2010, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by vdanen
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How often should enterprise admins replace Mac servers?
Erik Eckel recommends a Mac server replacement plan that takes into account the cost of retaining machines that are past their prime.
Posted by Erik Eckel | August 26, 2010, 6:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by nagendra_pratap_singh@...
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Apple's next big innovation: The iMac Touch?
The popularity of Apple iOS on the iPad and smaller devices and the stalwart OS X on iMacs and MacBooks might lead to a combination of the two. New patents provide some intriguing clues as to what...
Posted by Selena Frye | August 24, 2010, 11:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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iPad and LogMeIn make potent troubleshooting and repair duo
Erik Eckel explains how he uses his iPad and LogMeIn together to remotely troubleshoot and repair Windows clients. Read why he thinks the iPad might be the netbook killer.
Posted by Erik Eckel | August 23, 2010, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ed19kings
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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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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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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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Five tips for improving Mac performance
These aren't the cheapest or the easiest ways, but these tips for improving your Mac's performance will have the most impact.
Posted by Erik Eckel | May 22, 2013, 12:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by SmartAceW0LF
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Apple's new Mac Pro desktop: First look
Here is a just-the-facts look at the Mac Pro desktop, announced at Apple's WWDC event, with links to galleries and a roundup of other news.
Posted by Selena Frye | June 11, 2013, 10:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by hartiq
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How to find and delete pesky 'other' data in OS X and iOS
For users who suspect the vague category of "other" data is hogging space and resources on their OS X or iOS systems, here is how to investigate what it is and delete it.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | June 6, 2013, 5:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by themacjesus
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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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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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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 DaizyTech
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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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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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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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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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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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Mac Sharing Part 4: Remote desktop
Remote desktop sessions between Macs and other platforms make support tasks convenient. Here are tips to make it work with iOS, Windows, Linux, and Android.
Posted by Simon Barnett | May 22, 2013, 6:30 AM 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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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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Do your users need MacBooks or iPads? Deciding factors
Users may lobby for an iPad over a laptop, but is it going to be enough to meet their work requirements? Here are some deciding factors that should settle the question.
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 6, 2013, 6:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
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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
