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Articles about Apple
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iMac vs. a comparable Windows box: The TCO lowdown
Erik Eckel explores the true cost differential between a Mac desktop and an equivalent Windows business-class all-in-one computer.
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Use design patterns when developing iOS apps
Read about the advantages to using a design pattern to document an iOS app's characteristics. Also, find out which design patterns are considered fundamental for iOS development.
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Lesser-known features in iOS 7
Jack Wallen takes a look at a few of the lesser-known features in iOS 7.
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Apple vs. Android: What does India think?
In this guest post, Dr. Manroop Takhar believes that Android currently has the edge over Apple in India. Do you agree?
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Is a MacBook Pro really more expensive than a Dell Latitude?
Take a look at Erik Eckel's math, which proves that the MacBook Pro might actually be more economical than a Dell Latitude.
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Create your own web service for an iOS app, part one
Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn how to create the web service backend for an iOS app called iGlobe.
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Apple OS X Server: Creating NetInstall and NetBoot images for deployment
Both NetBoot and NetInstall offer a variety of uses in their implementation. Learn how to create NetInstall and NetBoot images for deployment.
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Learn the basics about iOS Core Data
It's important to understand the benefits of the Core Data framework when it comes to using persistent data on iOS devices.
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Apple's battle for relevance
Find out why Patrick Gray believes Apple's recent iPhone 5C is either genius or a cry for relevance. Do you agree?
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Beta test your apps on Facebook
A game developer describes his successful experiment of using Facebook to beta test his app.
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Linux advocate contemplates the purchase of a Mac
Linux is, always has been, and always will be Jack Wallen's platform of choice, but an iMac may very well be his next purchase. Find out why.
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Fact sheet: Apple Touch ID
Erik Eckel lists the facts surrounding Apple Touch ID.
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Apple Touch ID: Do security advantages outweigh risks?
Tom Olzak examines the security pros and cons associated with Apple's fingerprint authentication technology on the new iPhone 5s.
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Create iOS apps using Xcode 5's SpriteKit Game template
Learn how to use the new SpriteKit Game project template that comes with Xcode 5.
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Seven tips for supporting iOS 7 in the enterprise
September 18, 2013, marks the official release of iOS 7. Here are some tips for supporting iOS 7 in the enterprise.
Topic Contributors
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Erik Eckel
Erik Eckel owns and operates two technology companies. As a managing partner with Louisville Geek, he works daily as an IT consultant to assist small businesses in overcoming technology challenges and maximizing IT investments. He is also president of Eckel Media Corp., a communications company specializing in public relations and technical authoring projects.
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Jesus Vigo
Jesus Vigo is a Network Administrator by day and owner of Mac|Jesus, LLC, specializing in Mac and Windows integration and providing solutions to small- and medium-size businesses. He brings 15 years of experience and multiple certifications from several vendors, including Apple and CompTIA.
