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Erik Eckel // July 31, 2012, 4:25 AM PST

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.
Erik Eckel // July 27, 2012, 4:01 AM PST

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.

Erik Eckel // July 27, 2012, 12:42 AM PST

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.
Erik Eckel // July 18, 2012, 3:05 AM PST

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.
Erik Eckel // July 11, 2012, 3:31 AM PST

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.

Erik Eckel // July 3, 2012, 6:46 AM PST

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.
Erik Eckel // July 1, 2012, 3:00 AM PST

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 ...
Erik Eckel // June 28, 2012, 5:40 AM PST

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.
Erik Eckel // June 27, 2012, 4:05 AM PST

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.
Erik Eckel // June 20, 2012, 3:47 AM PST

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.