64 Seriously Cool iPhone ApplicationsBy James Maguire |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on February 06, 2009Utilities, social networking, weather, sports, news, games, music – all the apps you need to hypercharge your iPhone. (And yes, the list includes Gumball Bingo and Castle Feud. Serious fun is not optional.)
What's Next From Apple (And its Stock Price)?By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on October 09, 2008Selling overpriced gadgets as consumers shut their wallets is a steep challenge. Yet there are ways the Cupertino hype-machine can keep cranking out hits.
Is Apple's Halo Tarnishing?By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on August 26, 2008Yes, its recent stumbles are numerous, but its superlative customer service is its saving grace.
Is the Apple App Store Reviewing System Defective by Design?By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on August 12, 2008Many reviewers believe that the App Store should be entirely freeware, and that developers who have put time and effort into an application should give it away for nothing.
Apple: Out of Touch With Server Room NeedsBy Paul Rubens |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on August 02, 2008Apple's products are mostly fun and games these days. Still, it continues to court businesses. Is basing a datacenter infrastructure on it akin to playing Tumblin' Monkeys?
81 Tasty iPhone AppsBy Cynthia Harvey |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on July 28, 2008Get tickets, play games, count calories, find your location, create play lists, track sports scores, and more. Your iPhone still can’t boil an egg, but with these apps it can do most everything else.
iPhone 3G: Beyond the Distortion FieldBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on June 11, 2008I’m pretty sure that Steve Jobs could pull a napkin out of his pocket with the word “Apple” written on it, and people would want to know when it went on sale.
Mac Security Software RoundupBy Joe Kissell |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on May 27, 2008As the Mac’s market share increases, it becomes a potentially more interesting target for the bad guys.
Is Leopard Suffering from Vistaitis?By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on May 18, 2008If complaining about operating systems is set to be the norm, then both Microsoft and Apple are going to have to get used to the idea of people wanting the OS to be the way they want it, and not how the developers think it should be.
Apple's Perpetual Motion Marketing MachineBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on May 07, 2008The "What will Apple do next?" game is one that anyone can play, and there are no downsides to making an incorrect prediction. So go on, come up with your own wild Apple prediction and join the fun!
Apple's iPhone SDK Off to The RacesBy David Needle |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on March 15, 2008Downloads for the beta software development kits have already topped 100,000.
Apple's iPhone Headed For EnterpriseBy David Needle |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on March 07, 2008Microsoft Exchange support and $100 million iPhone developer's fund announced.
Apple: Beyond the iHypeBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on March 06, 2008Amid a plunging stock price, a saturated iPod market, unlocked iPhones and cash-strapped consumers, is Apple suffering an iHype famine?
Mozilla to Apple: Show Your HandBy Andy Patrizio |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on March 01, 2008Does a six percent market share permit Apple to behave in a manner that would get Microsoft hauled into court?
Apple iPhone: Datamation Product of the Year WinnerBy Troy Dreier |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on February 19, 2008The handheld is winning over both business and personal users. Plus: If rumors are true that Apple will integrate the iPhone with Microsoft Exchange, it would increase the device's use as a business productivity tool.
Malware Threatens Mac Users: ReportBy Andy Patrizio |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on February 18, 2008Survey shows Apple users expect the bad guys to follow them, but the good news is the evildoers are looking the other way.
A Quarter of Apple iPhones "Unlocked": AnalystBy Datamation.com Staff |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on January 29, 2008More than a quarter of people who bought Apple iPhones are using them on wireless networks other than AT&T's.
Does Apple Have a Monopoly?By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on January 23, 2008It's possible that Cupertino could face some serious pressure to change its ways.
15 Reasons to Use Virtualization Software on a MacBy Joe Kissell |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on January 21, 2008Believe it or not, there are still some uses for which it helps to have Windows access on your Mac. Plus, you might want to run Linux.
The Mac Leopard RoarsBy Gerry Blackwell |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on December 23, 2007The new Apple operating system may well have PC aficionados lining up to switch to the Mac. Does Leopard live up to all the hype?
Bamboo PC: Eco-Friendly And Looks Nice TooBy Datamation.com Staff |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on December 17, 2007Back in 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the Apple I, an early personal computer that consisted of a circuit board in a simple wooden box.
Apple Secures QuickTimeBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on December 16, 2007Third update in as many months fixes a pair of media flaws and disables another.
Using the iPhone, iTunes, and Wi-FiBy Damon Brown |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 21, 2007Purchasing from iTunes with your iPhones is truly "on the go" —provided you happen to have access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Fortress Mac is -- Whoops -- There it Goes...By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 09, 2007The biggest threat to Mac security is user stupidity, and not even Apple can do much about that.
Leopard Server and VirtualizationBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 06, 2007In a significant change in direction, Apple has cleared the way for virtualization (as long as you use Apple hardware).
The 20 Best New Leopard FeaturesBy Joe Kissell |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 05, 2007From Leopard’s 300 new features, here’s the sweetest software tools for both propellerheads and normal humans alike.
Leopard is Good (but it ain't no threat to Microsoft)By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 05, 2007Leopard is one sweet OS, but c’mon, those fanboys who think it will lure users from big bad Windows need to breathe some fresh air.
Barbarians At The Mac's Shaky GatesBy Andy Patrizio |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 03, 2007Leopard's security gets hammered (by security pros) and a new Mac virus has emerged, proving that—even for Apple—popularity comes at a price.
Leopard Takes a Bite Out of AdobeBy Troy Dreier |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 03, 2007Time Machine, Quick Look, iChat Screen Sharing: If you're a Mac user, there are lots of good reasons to upgrade to OS X 10.5 "Leopard," Apple's new operating system. But there's also a good reason to hold off: Adobe's professional video apps aren't yet fully compatible.
Will Leopard be a Win or a Loss for Apple?By Rob Enderle |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on October 27, 2007Leopard alters the PC space by loosening the ties between Apple hardware and the Mac OS. Is this good for Apple? Plus: should Apple pre-Load Windows?
Leopard Preview, iPhone SDK StrategyBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on October 18, 2007Apple will offer plenty of useful goodies for sysadmins when Leopard is released in late October. Plus: the strategy behind the iPhone SDK.
How Apple is Counting on Microsoft to sell LeopardBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on October 10, 2007Soon, the only way to get your hands on a full version of Boot Camp – which allows Windows access to Mac users – will be to buy Leopard. So you better hurry and buy Leopard, right? (But there’s another solution.)
Apple Arrogance Unleashed!By Mike Elgan |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on October 03, 2007Everyone knows Apple is full of itself. But lately the company has been brazenly pissing everyone off – even its most loyal fans.
Me and My Lust for the iPod TouchBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on September 20, 2007The Apple mothership engaged the tractor beam and pulled me straight into the reality distortion field. I want one! But then the worry set in.
Linux is Hot, Vista is Not, But What About Leopard?By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on September 11, 2007Plenty of Mac observers suggest that Leopard just isn’t innovative enough. Is Apple losing its mojo compared with the other OSes?
iMovie '08: Could this Be Apple's Biggest Mistake?By Troy Dreier |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on September 04, 2007Many small businesses rely on Apple iMovie to edit video, but the new version takes an unexpected turn by removing much of the functionality and radically changing the interface. Is iMovie still reliable without timeline editing?
iWork '08: The Next Step in Apple's SMB Push?By John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on August 21, 2007iWork '08 is aimed at the people Microsoft Office has left behind, and when you look at the SMB market, that's a lot of people with a lot of money.
Zimbra Suite: Doing More with Sync ServicesBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on August 16, 2007The author rethinks his position on Zimbra, a standards-based groupware solution that supports a wide range of clients on the Mac.
My Top 50 Mac ApplicationsBy Joe Kissell |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on August 13, 2007A noted Mac guru lists his "must have" personal favorites.
Apple's Zen Strategy for BusinessBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on July 17, 2007Winning without attacking is working well, as Apple scores some SMB wins.
iPhone: First ImpressionsBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on July 03, 2007Our resident Mac guru gives his impressions about his brand new toy.
iPhone HysteriaBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on June 05, 2007The iPhone is the Paris Hilton of the tech world, producing a continuous echo chamber of hype. But there are several tangible issues to consider.
How to Educate Your Staff about SecurityBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on May 22, 2007When you educate your staff about security issues, it’s best to send the message in a style that will reach them.
Newsflash: Mac Isn't Magically SecureBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on May 10, 2007Despite Apple users’ belief, Mac security isn’t a given – but there are steps to take to make the Mac more secure.
Apple Delays Leopard, Sky Doesn't FallBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on April 17, 2007The excessive handwringing about the Leopard delay is really due to the egos of Apple users, argues Mac guru John Welch.
Top 10 Mac Productivity EnhancementsBy Joe Kissell |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on April 13, 2007Apps to help you with just about everything: file maintenance, email, word processing, browsing and much more.
Spam Filters for Your Mac: Six ChoicesBy Joe Kissell |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on April 03, 2007Your inbox desperately needs your help. These reviews of six leading anti-spam programs should help you choose the best option.
VMware Fusion for Mac: Virtual NirvanaBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on March 19, 2007Although Fusion is still in beta, some of its features compare favorably to Parallels.
iPhone vs. Windows Mobile: And the Winner Is�By John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on February 06, 2007There's no nice way to say this, argues John Welch, but Apple is just better at intuitive user interface than Microsoft.
The iPhone: Steve Ballmer is Laughing, But�By John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on January 22, 2007Now that the release hoopla is over, our Apple guru takes a hard look at the pros and cons of the new toy. Plus: a humble opinion about Steve Ballmer.
Leopard: My Biggest WishBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on January 03, 2007Mac guru John Welch has high hopes for Leopard – especially for one major snafu he really wants Apple to fix.
Macintosh Year-End Bits and PiecesBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on December 22, 2006Wild iPhone rumors, advanced disk repair, and a new mail server release. Plus: a Macworld Expo preview.
Parallels: Still More Windows on the MacBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on December 08, 2006A brand new beta release enables Macs to run Windows apps in an almost seamless manner.
Linux and Vista on a Mac, Part TwoBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 21, 2006The Parallels software enables seamless switching between the Linux, Windows and Macintosh platforms.
Using Vista and Linux on a MacBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 10, 2006The Parallels app allows Mac users to use other OSes on their machines, from Vista to Linux.
CVS on the Mac Server: Versatile VersioningBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on October 13, 2006This version control management system for source code enables almost any kind of file versioning. Plus: remembering tech pioneer Ray Noorda.
Apple Adds Automation to ApertureBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on September 29, 2006By finally embracing automation in its Pro applications, Apple should make things easier for sysadmins and end users.
October's Mac Networkers RetreatBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on September 11, 2006Held in early October in Monterey Bay, California, the conference is exclusively focused on Apple’s role in IT.
From the WWDC: Leopard ServerBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on August 30, 2006With an array of new features, Leopard Server will be a shot across the bow of Microsoft's dominance in the SMB market.
From the WWDC, These Big Things ThreeBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on August 15, 2006Our
Apple in the Enterprise columnist reports on a trio of product demos at the 2006 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference.
Apple's (Not Just A) Developers SummitBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on July 28, 2006Datamation columnist John Welch says that for IT pros with Macs on their networks, the upcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is one they shouldn't miss.
A 'Leopard' Wish ListBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on July 17, 2006Our
Apple in the Enterprise columnist passes along some requests regarding the company's upcoming operating system.
Remembering an Irreplaceable Mac ManBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on June 16, 2006Our
Apple in the Enterprise columnist pays tribute to a legend in the Mac community.
Running Macs From a Windows NetworkBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on June 02, 2006Columnist John Welch describes two tools that allow you to manage Macs from a Windows machine.
Apple Simply 'Gets' Removable MediaBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on May 19, 2006By building the ability to control access to removable media into Workgroup Manager, Apple improves security down to the client level.
Apple Users Deal with Intel TransitionBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on May 05, 2006Datamation Columnist John Welch looks at two issues around the Intel transition -- 64-bit Intel chips and Altivec.
Updated Apple Remote Desktop a Cool ToolBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on April 21, 2006Datamation Columnist John Welch says the update to Apple Remote Desktop is a good tool to have... and well worth the cost.
Microsoft Fills In Gaps in Mac OS X SupportBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on March 24, 2006Datamation Columnist John Welch says the newest update to the MacBU makes Entourage play a whole lot nicer with the rest of the Mac OS X.
Trying out a Few New Apple ToolsBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on March 10, 2006Datamation Columnist John Welch takes a look at Script Debugger and Apple's Migration Assistant. Both tools are making his work life much easier.
Protecting Macs from AttackBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on February 24, 2006Datamation Columnist John Welch says the recent Apple threats are a wake-up call to Mac users. Don't panic. Taking some common-sense steps will protect you.
A Mac Wish List for the Folks at MicrosoftBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on February 10, 2006Datamation columnist John Welch has a few things he'd like to ask of the people in Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit.
Diving into All Things Apple at MacWorldBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on January 27, 2006Datamation columnist John Welch looks back at the recent MacWorld Expo Conference and offers a run down of what intrigued him the most.
Apple Focuses on the Future at MacWorld ExpoBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on January 13, 2006Columnist John Welch takes a look at some of the announcements Apple made at the MacWorld Expo this week.
Gearing up for MacWorld ExpoBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on January 09, 2006Columnist John Welch says if you have Macs on your network, of if you're thinking about it, go and get some information first hand.
Tackling the Apple/Intel RumorsBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on December 16, 2005Columnnist John Welch wonders how the rumored release of Intel-based hardware at MacWorld would affect the enterprise.
Apple -- Getting it Right and Getting it WrongBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on December 02, 2005Columnist John Welch applauds Apple for making his upgrade simple, but takes the company to task for not providing meaty documentation.
Without Groupware, Apple Loses CredibilityBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on November 18, 2005Even avowed Apple fan John Welch uses Microsoft's Exchange. Apple simply doesn't give him a choice.
Apple Ups the Ante on iMac for the EnterpriseBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on October 17, 2005Datamation columnist John Welch takes a look at the iMac G5 and what it can do for the corporate enterprise.
Apple Needs to Get Behind CertificationsBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on July 27, 2005Datamation columnist John Welch says Apple needs to create awareness about its certifications, because right now they're just hidden gems.
Despite Intel Migration, a Mac is Still a MacBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on June 16, 2005Datamation columnist John Welch says it's important to distinguish between the emotional impact and the real world impact.
Apple's 'Tiger' a Serious Enterprise OSBy John Welch |
Apple in the Enterprise Article Published on May 06, 2005Our new
Apple in the Enterprise columnist, John Welch, gets under the hood of Apple's latest OS update and, a few solvable bugs aside, likes what he sees.
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