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Apple in the Enterprise
Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye
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How to enable copying text from within Quick Look previews via the Terminal
Wil Limoges shows you a command in the Mac Terminal that will allow you to select and copy text from Quick Look previews.
Posted by Wil Limoges | February 9, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by pgurney@...
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Petitions and marches urge Apple to take action on working conditions abroad
How will Apple respond to watchdog groups and concerned consumers who are demanding better treatment for factory workers abroad? Does the controversy affect your opinion of Apple? Take the poll.
Posted by Selena Frye | February 8, 2012, 1:04 PM PST | Latest comment by mudpuppy1
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How to create groups and assign users in Lion Server
Erik Eckel goes over the basic steps of creating groups in Mac Lion Server and assigning users based on the groups.
Posted by Erik Eckel | February 8, 2012, 6:00 AM PST
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How to enroll in the Apple volume purchase program
Wil Limoges describes how the Apple volume purchase program for the App Store works for businesses. Here's what you need to know about enrollment in the program.
Posted by Wil Limoges | February 2, 2012, 6:38 AM PST
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Has Apple's iPhone-iPad tandem been the Trojan horse for Macs in the enterprise?
Analyst reports continue to put Apple at the top of the market -- smartphone, tablets, and now even client PCs. Is there nowhere to go but up?
Posted by Selena Frye | February 1, 2012, 10:48 AM PST | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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How to create users in Mac OS X Lion Server
Erik Eckel outlines the steps to creating user accounts in Mac Lion Server, using both the Server app and Workgroup Manager.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 31, 2012, 11:01 AM PST | Latest comment by lemoon123
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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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SyncMate for Mac has new features and device support
Derek Schauland checks out the newest version of SyncMate to put your Mac in sync with an array of devices. See what has been added.
Posted by Derek Schauland | January 25, 2012, 11:08 AM PST
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Windows Active Directory options simplify Mac integration
With Macs continuing to flow into the enterprise, integration with Windows systems is even more important. Erik Eckel covers some of the options for Active Directory-Mac integration.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 24, 2012, 11:52 AM PST | Latest comment by ShaneD
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How to resize a live partition in Snow Leopard and Lion
Wil Limoges takes you through the steps that will allow you to create and resize live partitions in Mac Snow Leopard and Lion.
Posted by Wil Limoges | January 19, 2012, 12:05 PM PST
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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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Use Clarify app to speed up documentation tasks
Brandon Carroll comments on the usefulness of the Clarify documentation tool, which is a downloadable app from the Mac App Store.
Posted by Brandon Carroll | January 17, 2012, 11:04 AM PST
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Apple's unofficial presence at CES 2012
Wil Limoges notes a few news tidbits and product announcements from CES that have consequences for Apple products.
Posted by Wil Limoges | January 12, 2012, 10:46 AM PST
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Manage remote desktop sessions with CoRD for Mac
Scott Lowe shows you how to manage remote desktop sessions between Macs and Windows with the free CoRD tool.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 11, 2012, 1:00 PM PST | Latest comment by shiraz.malik@...
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Apple iPad rumors for the spring
Apple isn't at CES 2012, but that doesn't mean their presence isn't felt, including an alleged iPad 3 sighting. Here is a round-up of the latest rumors for a March iPad 3 release.
Posted by Selena Frye | January 10, 2012, 12:08 PM PST | Latest comment by carola@...
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Configure email rules using Mac Mail
Erik Eckel explains the steps to creating flexible mail-handling rules in Mac Mail.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 6, 2012, 7:00 AM PST
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Syncing Keychains between Macs using Dropbox
Wil Limoges shows you the steps to get Keychains synced between Macs using Dropbox.
Posted by Wil Limoges | January 4, 2012, 3:39 PM PST | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Troubleshooting your iPod Touch
Experiencing problems with a pesky iPod Touch? This free book chapter from Que Publishing offers tips on maintaining and troubleshooting the device.
Posted by Selena Frye | January 4, 2012, 1:30 PM PST
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A few great resources for polishing your technical skills
Have you already resolved to brush up your technical skills and knowledge in 2012? Wil Limoges shares some great online resources that will get your year started off right.
Posted by Wil Limoges | December 28, 2011, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by BALTHOR
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Apple in the Enterprise: Top 10 posts of 2011
2011 was a turning point in Apple's history with the passing of founder Steve Jobs. It was also a year in which the iPad dominated the tablet market. Its popularity is reflected in the top posts...
Posted by Selena Frye | December 21, 2011, 11:00 AM PST
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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
