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Selena Frye
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Selena Frye

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Learn about making presentations with Keynote on your iPad2
Que Publishing makes available a chapter excerpt from it's newest My iPad2 edition, offering tips on creating presentations with Keynote on your iPad.
Posted by Selena Frye | December 21, 2011, 9:00 AM PST
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Fine tune Mac OS X Lion's Safari performance
Erik Eckel offers a variety of tips to help Mac users work efficiently and quickly in the Safari browser.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 20, 2011, 10:48 AM PST | Latest comment by MeganSCA
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Microsoft releases new Apps for iOS and updates others
Wil Limoges highlights some of the apps for iOS that Microsoft is releasing through the App Store.
Posted by Wil Limoges | December 15, 2011, 6:47 AM PST | Latest comment by magnus.huntley@...
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Leverage AirDrop to transfer files between compatible Macs
Erik Eckel explains how users can take advantage of Mac's AirDrop file-sharing feature on compatible Macs.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 13, 2011, 2:32 PM PST
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Samsung gains win from U.S judge in Apple legal row
A U.S. judge refused to grant an injunction against Samsung regarding Apple's patent infringement claims. Expect the legal battle to continue, however.
Posted by Kara Reeder | December 12, 2011, 9:41 AM PST
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Access database projects in iOS with FileMaker Go
Derek Schauland reviews the FileMaker Go app for iOS that allows you to access your database projects on-the-go.
Posted by Derek Schauland | December 9, 2011, 11:25 AM PST
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Troubleshooting tips for VPN issues in Mac Lion Server
Wil Limoges explains the most common reasons that your VPN may not be working on your Mac Lion Server. Here is his network troubleshooting tip.
Posted by Wil Limoges | December 9, 2011, 10:44 AM PST | Latest comment by Boushe
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Create Smart Mailboxes to better organize email
Erik Eckel shares tips for how to make the most of the Smart Mailbox feature in Apple Mail.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 6, 2011, 1:50 PM PST | Latest comment by Paul@...
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Apple geeks on your holiday list? 10 gifts they'll really want
Wil Limoges has some great holiday shopping ideas for the geeks in your life -- especially if they are Apple product users. Here is Wil's wish list.
Posted by Wil Limoges | December 2, 2011, 10:00 AM PST
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Tips for protecting your iPad2
Que Publishing shares a free chapter excerpt from its new guide, Your iPad2 at Work. This chapter is on protecting your iPad2 and its data.
Posted by Selena Frye | December 1, 2011, 9:00 AM PST
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Configure Energy Saver preferences on the Mac
Erik Eckel explains the Energy Saver settings on Macs that energy-conscious admins and users can configure to suit their requirements.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 30, 2011, 11:32 AM PST
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Five handy Mac apps for net admins
Brandon Carroll recommends five of his favorite apps that he uses on the Mac for routine net admin tasks.
Posted by Brandon Carroll | November 25, 2011, 9:00 AM PST
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Track system performance using Activity Monitor
Erik Eckel offers tips on using Mac OS X Lion's Activity Monitor to diagnose and track performance problems.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 23, 2011, 6:00 AM PST
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iPad 2 apps and tips for business travelers
Learn more about using travel-related apps for the iPad2 in this free, downloadable book chapter from Que Publishing: Your iPad2 at Work.
Posted by Selena Frye | November 22, 2011, 7:59 AM PST
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Everything you need to know about iTunes Match
Wil Limoges ran the iTunes Match service on his setup of four home/work Macs and his iPhone. He describes his hands-on experience and and offers a few tips for those who want to try it.
Posted by Wil Limoges | November 17, 2011, 7:03 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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iPhones and iPads, not Macs, driving Apple's push into business
Increasingly, iPhones and iPads are making inroads into the business market for Apple. Take the poll and let us know your organization's level of interest in adding either of these devices to the...
Posted by Selena Frye | November 16, 2011, 11:19 AM PST | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Choosing an AppleCare plan is best bet for businesses with Macs
Erik Eckel explains why he thinks springing for the extra cost of Apple's extended warranty on Macs is a good business move.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 16, 2011, 9:54 AM PST | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Java updates for Mac OS X Lion now available in Software Update
New Java updates for Mac OS X Lion are now available, prompting Wil Limoges to ask how you are using Java in your environment. Take the short poll.
Posted by Wil Limoges | November 10, 2011, 6:39 AM PST
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Infographic: iPhone users and security concerns
Does your organization support iPhones? You might want to share this infographic, which illustrates the major security concerns of iPhone users, to help promote security awareness for this device.
Posted by Selena Frye | November 9, 2011, 12:00 PM PST | Latest comment by stephen.holland@...
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Adobe Photoshop now in the Mac App Store: Why it's significant
Erik Eckel hails the addition of Adobe's Photoshop software to the Mac App Store for its convenience and also as a sign that the era of boxed software is near its end.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 9, 2011, 7:59 AM PST | Latest comment by eScoop
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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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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

































