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Apple in the Enterprise
Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye
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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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Protect data easily with FileVault 2 disk encryption
Erik Eckel describes the ease of enabling disk encryption within OS X.
Posted by Erik Eckel | October 31, 2012, 10:19 AM PDT
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iPad Mini to have little impact on enterprise environments
Erik Eckel predicts that the iPad Mini will pose no particular disruptions to enterprise environments that already have policies and systems in place to accommodate full-size iPads, iPhones, and...
Posted by Erik Eckel | October 24, 2012, 7:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by DWFields
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Apple hardware bonanza: iPad Mini, 4th-gen iPad, 13in. MacBook Pro Retina, and more
Apple's big event today offered a fall cornucopia of new hardware with the expected announcement of the iPad Mini, a slightly more surprising 4th-gen iPad, and updates to MacBook Pro, iMacs, and...
Posted by Selena Frye | October 23, 2012, 11:47 AM PDT
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Made in the USA: A practical consideration for the Apple brand?
Mary Shacklett considers the issue of Apple's overseas manufacturing operations, which recently came up in a Presidential debate.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | October 23, 2012, 9:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Exchange proves capable OS X partner
Erik Eckel reports that the relationship between OS X and Exchange keeps improving. Here, he explains how easy it is to connect to Exchange and get enterprise reliability and scalability for Macs.
Posted by Erik Eckel | October 17, 2012, 10:11 AM PDT
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Leading apps for Mac business users
Erik Eckel lists the most frequently encountered applications in Mac-based businesses, based on his own consultant experience. Do you deploy different apps than these? Add your observations or...
Posted by Erik Eckel | October 11, 2012, 10:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by tmuhlen
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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
