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Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye
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iPad Mini on the horizon?
The iPad Mini is beginning to sound like more than just speculation. Chances are good we'll see one hit the market just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Posted by Selena Frye | October 3, 2012, 1:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by PeterWitrigs
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Apple iOS 6 woes: Save the blobs if you need to downgrade
Gina Smith reports on the numerous issues some users are having with iOS 6, which may lead to the decision to downgrade to a more stable version. Bear in mind you can't do it without saving the...
Posted by Gina Smith | September 27, 2012, 7:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by techmajesty1
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The best peripherals for Mac business users
Erik Eckel lists the best peripherals that work for Mac-based organizations, based on his experience. Do you have other suggestions? See what you think of these picks.
Posted by Erik Eckel | September 26, 2012, 10:45 AM PDT
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A week with iOS 6: What's good, what's bad
Wil Limoges has been putting iOS 6 through its paces. While there are some cool new flourishes and features, there are some problems too. Here's what you need to know before downloading the new OS...
Posted by Wil Limoges | September 24, 2012, 7:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by joachim_s
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iPhone 5 launch misses two key business wishes
Apple's big product launch last week didn't provide all the announcements that business users were hoping for, and it offered one that nobody particularly wanted in the Lightning Connector.
Posted by Erik Eckel | September 18, 2012, 12:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by JCAlford
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iPhone 5: What you need to know before buying
Wil Limoges says there's a lot to like about the new iPhone 5, but there are a couple of issues to consider before you pre-order. Make sure you read those model specs carefully.
Posted by Wil Limoges | September 13, 2012, 6:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by goldbergj@...
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iPhone 5's thin, ultrafast, and comes with 4G LTE: Will you buy one?
The Apple iPhone 5's design, size, camera, and Lightning connector are already generating a lot of buzz. Read about the iPhone 5 specs and features, and take our poll.
Posted by Mary Weilage | September 12, 2012, 4:31 PM PDT | Latest comment by robo_dev
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Mac business users best served by Microsoft Office
Erik Eckel explains why Microsoft Office applications still rule on the Mac and why Microsoft needs to bring them to the iPad as well.
Posted by Erik Eckel | September 12, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Kingdaddy
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How to clear images off your iOS devices using Image Capture
Wil Limoges explains how the Image Capture app on your Mac can be used to help you view images on your IOS devices as if they were a connected digital camera.
Posted by Wil Limoges | September 7, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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What the iPhone 5 will offer business users
Erik Eckel suggests that any smartphone buying decisions should wait on the next iPhone release before making a final choice. Here are the highlights for business users.
Posted by Erik Eckel | September 5, 2012, 9:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by siddman
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Mountain Lion's new text substitutions
Wil Limoges introduces the Text Substitution feature in Mountain Lion OS.
Posted by Wil Limoges | August 30, 2012, 6:25 AM PDT
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Why businesses shouldn't trust Apple's cloud services
Erik Eckel explains why iCloud is not a business-grade solution for certain critical functions. Here is what he recommends instead.
Posted by Erik Eckel | August 29, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by DanielRP
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Mountain Lion most successful release in Apple history
Erik Eckel breaks down the numbers of Mountain Lion's huge success and puts in perspective Apple's continued surge. Has it peaked or is further growth ahead?
Posted by Erik Eckel | August 22, 2012, 8:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by Bishop234
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OneLogin for iPad simplifies access to cloud-based apps
Wil Limoges introduces OneLogin, an access and identity management solution for the iPad that allows secure single sign-on for cloud-based apps.
Posted by Wil Limoges | August 17, 2012, 9:48 AM PDT
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For Apple, the future is Thunderbolt
Erik Eckel explains why he thinks USB connectivity is on its way out and how Apple is betting on Thunderbolt technology to take its place.
Posted by Erik Eckel | August 15, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by DWFields
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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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Apple USB 3.0 adoption starts with laptops
Erik Eckel covers the benefits of the better-performing USB 3.0 ports that are now available on new Apple laptops.
Posted by Erik Eckel | August 7, 2012, 8:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Meager Mac Pro upgrades worry enterprises
Mary Shacklett reports on the troubling lack of attention paid to the Mac Pro systems, largely ignored in Apple's most recent round of updates.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | August 1, 2012, 2:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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Growing sophistication of Mac malware is cause for alarm
Erik Eckel explains why new malware threats such as OS X Crisis and Morcut should get the attention of users and admins.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 27, 2012, 11:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Fiona33
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Pro tip: Navigating the Finder with the keyboard
Wil Limoges shares his tips for using the mouse less and the keyboard more to speed up your workflow on a Mac.
Posted by Wil Limoges | July 26, 2012, 7:10 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 JCitizen
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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
