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Published at Comptuerworld – 11/22/2006

As part of my ongoing look forward at Leopard, this column takes an in-depth look at Spaces, Apple’s interpretation of virtual desktops for Mac OS X. While, virtual desktops are nothing new, Spaces promises to bring them into the limelight and to add Apple’s legendary ease of use by skillfully combining them with other Mac OS X features, most notably Expose. Find out just what Spaces will be, why you’ll want to use it, and how it is both similar to and different from virtual desktop solutions of the past.

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Published at Peachpit Press – 11/17/2006

No home media center is complete without a way to watch TV. When building a Mac media center, Elgato’s EyeTV software not only enables you to watch TV, but its digital recording capabilities also allow you to replace your TiVo or the cable company’s DVR device. In part two of my series on building a Mac home media center, find out what hardware you need to watch and record live and scheduled TV programming on your Mac, as well as all the ways you can use that video once it has been recorded.

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Published at Peachpit Press – 11/10/2006

Apple’s forthcoming iTV promises to place all your digital media on your TV. But what if you don’t want to wait months before enjoying your iTune’s music and video or iPhoto pictures in your living room? And is iTV really worth the price? This article looks at the options that exist right now and tells you why you might actually be able to spend less money and get a more rounded solution today.

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Published at Computerworld – 11/6/2006

Managing security can be a difficult prospect for small businesses that, despite having less resources, face the same scurity threats as larger companies. Thankfully, Sophos really understands the needs and limitations that small businesses face and designed an excellent security suite that supports Mac and PC clients for small business. Find out more in my review of the Sophos Security Suite for Small Business.

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Published at Peachpit Press – 11/3/2006

For most information technology jobs, there are industry and vendor certification programs that allow you to showcase your abilities and build your resume. Certifications such as Microsoft’s MCSE and CompTIA’s A+ are well-known, and employers often look for these and other certifications when scanning resumes. For Mac professionals, there is a series of certifications from Apple and other vendors that can build and showcase your knowledge of Mac troubleshooting, networking, and common applications. Find out how Mac professionals can use certifications to build their resumes and further their careers.

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