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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.
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Twitter demonstrates troubleshooting capacity in tech crisis
Erik Eckel recounts how his IT consultancy used Twitter with great success during a recent tech crises, thanks to the real-time assistance and collaboration with other consultants.
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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 C...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Steps consultants should take before hiring corporate IT pros
Erik Eckel shares three tips that will help ensure corporate IT pros your tech consulting firm interviews are hired for roles in which they will succeed.
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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.
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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.
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Acronis image backup software enables you to quickly recover clients
Despite its drawbacks, IT consultant Erik Eckel says Acronis Backup & Recovery can play a critical role in addressing two critical and common server failures.
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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.
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FileMaker Go for iPad empowers mobile SMB field staff
Erik Eckel takes a look at FileMaker Go for iPad, a free app that extends FileMaker's software simplicity and functionality.
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MacBook Pro or MacBook Air: Choosing the right model for user needs
Erik Eckel takes a detailed look at the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models to determine which is best for certain kinds of users.
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Windows 8 closes feature gap with Mac OSX
Erik Eckel sees the inspiration for Microsoft's new Windows 8 features in Mac OS X. Here are the four features that he thinks are most welcome in the new OS.
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iMac or Mac Pro: Making the best choice for your users' needs
Erik Eckel considers the specs of both the iMac and Mac Pro. He offers his opinion on which is appropriate for users based on their primary tasks they perform.
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10 things I wish I'd known before becoming an IT consultant
Careful research, thoughtful planning, and honest self-assessment can help you make a successful leap into the IT consultant role. But the realities of the job will still surprise ...
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Improve the proficiency of your IT consultancy's techs
Here are three steps IT consultancies can take to get techs up to speed and then maintain a high level of expertise.
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Three iOS 6 features to please business users
Erik Eckel talks about the new messaging options, email features, and iCloud improvements that he thinks will improve the experience of business users.
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Enterprise orgs should plan policy to ensure Gatekeeper compliance restrictions
Erik Eckel argues for a corporate policy to maintain Gatekeeper restrictions on users that lock down certain options.
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WWDC 2012 announcements disappoint business users
Erik Eckel notes how this week's WWDC came up short for business users.
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Gatekeeper adds security layer for businesses that load Mountain Lion
Erik Eckel explains how Gatekeeper can provide another layer of security for businesses who upgrade to Mountain Lion this summer.
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How to purchase and deploy custom B2B apps through Apple's VPP
Erik Eckel goes over the requirements for businesses to purchase and deploy custom apps through the App Store. The first step is enrollment in Apple's Volume Purchase Program.
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FileMaker intros new database software
Erik Eckel introduces the capabilities of the new FileMaker 12 Pro, Go, and Server editions.
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iBook Author app offers businesses a capable publishing option
Erik Eckel shows you Apple's iBook Author app, which offers a slick publishing option for brochures, manuals, and other business materials in an eBook format.
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Download TechRepublic's Server Update and Patch Management Policy
Consultants can better prepare clients for required server patch and upgrade maintenance operations by using this TechRepublic policy.
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Open letter to tech vendors: Stop circumventing IT consultants
Tech vendors should focus on making quality products and offering good service rather than circumventing IT consultants in an attempt to increase the vendor's revenue stream.
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Fortinet firewalls, a potent UTM option for consultants
Fortinet ranked at the top of Gartner's leaders/visionaries quadrant in a recent Magic Quadrant report. Learn more reasons why Fortinet firewalls are worth a look.
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Paper app on iPad adds handy feature for business users
Erik Eckel finds plenty of good uses for the free version of the Paper app for business users. Those who want more sophisticated effects and colors can opt for add-ons.
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Reduce injury risks and gain efficiencies with ServerLIFT devices
If your large consultancy can justify the cost, an IT equipment lift such as ones from ServerLIFT offers a number of benefits.