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Apple in the Enterprise
Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye

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Navigating the Mac Shell
Erik Eckel explains the basics of the Mac Shell and goes over the basic commands that will help admins be more efficient.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 24, 2013, 5:59 AM PST | Latest comment by C-3PO
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Understand the Mac directory structure: Basic commands
Erik Eckel explains the Mac directory structure for new users and administrators and goes over a few basic commands to get you started working with files.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 15, 2013, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by PSmith1103
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Innovation vs. market reality: Apple's balancing act
Mary Shacklett addresses what some commentators have said about Apple losing its leading edge.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | January 10, 2013, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by techrepublic.com.com@...
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Mac Terminal basics: Unlock the power of the command line
Erik Eckel introduces Mac Terminal and defines some basic functionality that will help users learn to take advantage of its efficiency.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 9, 2013, 12:01 PM PST
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Microsoft Office for iOS to hit iPhones, iPads
The details of the deal are still being worked out, but Erik Eckel looks forward to Microsoft Office coming to Apple iOS devices soon.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 2, 2013, 10:07 AM PST | Latest comment by Xin Zhao
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What businesses would like to see from Apple in 2013
Erik Eckel drafts a holiday wish list of things businesses would like to see from Apple in 2013. What would you add?
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 27, 2012, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Top 10 Apple posts for 2012
Here are the most-read posts of the year for Apple in the Enterprise.
Posted by Selena Frye | December 20, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Apple's U.S. manufacturing move boosts supply chain stability
Apple's manufacturing move was critiqued by some as little more than a PR stunt, but Mary Shacklett believes that it signals good things for supply chains and jobs beyond just Apple's interests.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | December 18, 2012, 5:30 AM PST
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Mac laptop and desktop death watch unwarranted
Mobile computing options are definitely on the rise, but reports of the death of the laptop and desktop are premature. Erik Eckel explains why.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 13, 2012, 5:30 AM PST | Latest comment by jqbecker
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Find and restore lost files with the Mac Data Recovery tool
Derek Schauland checks out a data recovery tool for Macs from Stellar Phoenix.
Posted by Derek Schauland | December 12, 2012, 8:22 AM PST | Latest comment by johnmethew.132
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Apple technologies rewrite BYOD landscape
Erik Eckel explains how Apple is affecting the BYOD policy trend and ensuring that it is here to stay in the enterprise.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 6, 2012, 6:11 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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How Apple can extend its reach in the enterprise
Mary Shacklett looks at the ways that Apple can continue to expand its influence in the enterprise, but it would require some changes in focus for the company.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | December 3, 2012, 9:00 AM PST
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Mac users' holiday gift guide
Erik Eckel narrows down the safe gift choices for the Mac users on your list.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 29, 2012, 6:29 AM PST
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Apple releases firmware update to address Thunderbolt issues
Apple released an update to the Thunderbolt firmware that should address problems users have experienced trying to get bus-powered peripheral devices to work.
Posted by Selena Frye | November 28, 2012, 1:30 PM PST | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Help for Mac help desks
Erik Eckel recommends Apple's own professionally produced documentation to help both administrators and users find the help they need. Here's where to find it.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 20, 2012, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by compudizzal@...
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Researchers find iOS is rich target for spying software
The popularity of Apple devices makes them a prime target for spying programs, malware, and simple thievery.
Posted by Selena Frye | November 15, 2012, 11:29 AM PST | Latest comment by techrepublic@...
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New iMacs will pack a punch
Erik Eckel breaks down the benefits of the new sleekly designed and powerful iMacs for businesses who are in the market.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 14, 2012, 5:30 AM PST | Latest comment by Ajarjay
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The cost of iPhone 5 migrations
Erik Eckel reckons the costs of migrating to the new iPhone 5 in a business or enterprise. What hidden costs are you likely to run into?
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 8, 2012, 5:56 AM PST | Latest comment by rmerchberger@...
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Microsoft Office coming to an Apple device near you (soon)
Reports indicate that Microsoft will make an Office iOS app available in 2013.
Posted by Selena Frye | November 7, 2012, 11:27 AM PST
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CIOs stymied by Apple information policies that leave them in the dark
Mary Shacklett looks at the tightly controlled approach Apple takes to releasing information about the company and its products. For enterprises that need to plan budgets and purchasing decisions,...
Posted by Mary Shacklett | November 2, 2012, 10:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by mmurray49
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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

































