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Published at InformIT – 9/29/2006

Once you know how to use Apple Remote Desktop to manage workstations, deploy software, interact with users, and generate detailed inventory and system reports, you might think that’s the extent of this powerful tool. But Apple has given Remote Desktop even more power and flexibility by making it completely scriptable and including easy-to-use scheduling and automation features. In my final article covering Apple Remote Desktop 3, learn how to schedule individual tasks and create automated workflows from combinations of tasks and reports.

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Published at Computerworld – 9/25/2006

Apple’s newest iPod lineup doesn’t offer a huge number of new features, but that doesn’t mean that the company has decided to rest on its laurels. Features like search, improved battery life and screen brightness, games, and the iTunes 7’s new iPod interface make the newest iPods compelling products. Get all the details in my review of the new iPods.

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Published at InformIT – 9/22/2006

Deploying small but critical updates and making minor changes to every computer across a network can be a daunting task. The fourth installment of this series on Apple Remote Desktop shows you how to harness Remote Desktop to make installing anything from new fonts, to rolling out a complete list of Mac OS X and application updates, to making simple or complex configuration changes across every Mac in your network almost effortless.

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Published at InformIT – 9/15/2006

Having accurate information about the computers in your company can be critical for any number of tasks. General inventory, purchasing decisions, software license compliance, tracking usage patterns, theft identification, upgrade planning, and update deploying rely on knowing as much as possible about the computer you manage. Constantly keeping track of that kind of information is typically a daunting challenge unless you make use of Apple Remote Desktop’s vast reporting capabilities. In this third installment of my Apple Remote Desktop 3 in-depth series, find out how easy it can be to have detailed and current reports on everything you need to know.

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Published at InformIT – 9/8/2006

After you have Apple Remote Desktop installed, you can use it to interact with users by text chat or one-way messages and alerts. Find out how to respond to user problems, observe one or more remote computers, and take control of Mac workstations remotely to improve security, enhance classrooms, and improve teacher/student interaction or help desk operations. It’s all part of my series on learning how to use and get the most out of the robust features of Apple Remote Desktop.

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Published at InformIT – 9/1/2006

Most users recognize the power of Apple Remote Desktop for observing and controlling remote Macs and Mac OS X Server, but that is only a small fraction of the features and capabilities offered by this powerful tool. In this first article in a five-part series, learn how much more Remote Desktop can be used to accomplish; and how to plan, configure, and deploy Apple Remote Desktop efficiently and effectively in a Mac network.

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