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Published at InformIT – 1/16/2009

The ability to run Windows on Intel Macs has great advantages for businesses and schools (be they big or small), but it also presents some unique challenges in these environments that aren’t faced by home users. Issues such as large scale Mac/Windows deployments, client management, ensuring security, and dealing with network home directories can all create headaches for systems administrators. With the right combination of tools and approaches, however, you can avoid many of those headaches.

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Published at Computerworld – 1/16/2009

Take a trip down memory lane in this timeline of significant moments in the history of Mac, from it’s inception as a basic low-cost computer in the 1970s through it’s release in 1984 and all the way through the release of Leopard and the the iPhone.

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Published at Computerworld – 1/16/2009

As part of Computerworld’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Mac, I take a look at the people and events that were led to the Mac’s 1984 introduction.

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Published at InformIT – 1/9/2009

Rolling out software across a network and maintaining a software inventory can be challenging and time consuming in any network environment. In situations where applications must be deployed and tracked across both Macs and PCs, these tasks can seem twice as bit. With the right tools, however, you can cut down the amount of time and energy that of managing software across all client machines regardless of platforms.

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Published at Computerworld – 12/31/2008

2008 may go down as one of the significant years in Apple’s history since the introduction of the Apple II and the original 128K Mac. As 2008 comes to a close, I count down the five most significant moments for Apple during the year.

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Published at Computerworld – 12/17/2008

For Apple fans and longtime Mac users, MacWorld Expo is more than a trade show. It is a chance to see the latest from every Mac/iPod/iPhone vendor, watch Steve Jobs unveil great new products, and meet other passionate Mac users. So, what will happen next year when Apple pulls out of the show altogether? I can’t say for sure, but here are my thoughts based on more than a decade of Apple-watching and MacWorld attendance.

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Published at Computerworld – 12/12/2008

The iPhone may be on the way to becoming the most popular smartphone in the world, but there are still some serious improvements that Apple needs to make in order to truly make the device into the “it” mobile platform for business. Find out the top improvements needed from both an IT perspective as well as the perspective of the average business user.

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Published at Computerworld – 12/10/2008

Apple’s upcoming Mac OS X Snow Leopard may not have 300+ new features like Leopard, but it does promise to shrink the hard drive space used by Mac OS X and deliver new innovations for performance. However, there are plenty of ways to speed up your Mac and recover hard drive space right now – and here’s my picks for the top ten ways to do both

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Published at Datamation – 12/9/2008

Apple introduced 300+ documented new features in Mac OS X Leopard, but the OS also offers a range of hidden features that typically require in-depth exploration of configuration files and Terminal command to uncover. For anyone wanting access to these hidden features and configuration options without the work of poking around Mac OS X, read this article to find out about a handful of tools provide easy access to hundreds of additional ways to customize and get more out of Leopard.

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Published at Computerworld – 12/2/2008

Almost every Mac user is familiar with Safari and Firefox, as are most Windows users, who are almost certainly familiar with Internet Explorer (and we all at least know about Google’s Chrome, even if we haven’t tried it much yet). But there are several other browsers on the market, each of them with their own pro, cons, and unique features. In this article, I join two fellow Computerworld writers in examining six alternative to the traditional web browser options.

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Published at Computerworld – 11/21/2008

Contrary to typical assumption, it is possible to have direct push email services for iPhone users within your business without deploying Microsoft’s Exchange Server (and without relying on consumer-oriented solutions like Mobile Me and Yahoo Mail). This guide examines alternate mail/groupware servers and solutions that can provide the same direct push but with far less cost and headache.

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Published at Datamation – 11/19/2008

Thinking about buying a new or used Mac for a loved one (or for yourself) this holiday season? Get the skinny on Apple’s entire Mac lineup including which types of machines are best for which computing tasks in this guide.

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Published at Computerworld – 10/31/2008

Getting the most out of a mobile business device can mean more than just getting your email, contacts, and calendar on it. Having custom solutions that allow users to interact with your in-house systems can turn a iPhone or other mobile device can open up a new world of productivity, but accomplishing that may be easier said than done. Find out the challenges, opportunities, and processes for developing in-house iPhone applications in this final installment of the my three part series on integrating the iPhone in business environments.

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Published at Datamation – 10/30/2008

The old adage of “the right tool for the job” applies as much to troubleshooting and maintaining a Mac as it does to changing a car’s tires or fixing leaky faucet. With hundreds of varied Mac utilities, it can be overwhelming to find the right tools. To cut through the confusion, here’s a run down of the top Mac utilities including which ones are the right tools for which jobs.

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Published at Computerworld – 10/14/2008

Just like the most well-made car, Mac OS X Leopard requires the occasional maintenance to keep it running smoothly. In this article, find out the top ten maintenance tasks that can help keep your Mac problem-free and also help troubleshoot or reduce the impact of serious problems if they do occur.

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