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Apple delivers enterprise IT improvements for iPhone, iPad, and the Mac – Computerworld
Michael Covington, Jamf vice president for portfolio strategy, last year noted the importance of this move. Pointing to DDM improvements at the time, he said: “Of course, the big announcement for those IT professionals responsible for managing devices is Apple’s improvements to Declarative Device Management. The new Software Update workflows demonstrate Apple’s commitment to iterating on the enhanced protocol….” In this year’s…
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I Have One Subscription for Hundreds of Mac Apps—Should You?
Key Takeaways Setapp offers access to 200+ programs for $9.99/month, created by trusted company MacPaw. The App Store-like design makes app browsing easy, and the Chrome and Safari extensions are handy. High-caliber tools, easy installation, and potential cost savings make Setapp worth it for power users. We live in an era of subscription services. Want to watch a Marvel movie?…
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The Default Mac Terminal is Boring, Try These 6 Apps Instead
Key Takeaways Switching from the default Mac terminal to more advanced options can significantly boost productivity. Whether it’s performance, simplicity, or connection management, users can select the terminal emulator that best fits their unique needs and preferences. Most are cross-platform, providing users with a consistent experience whether they’re working on macOS, Windows, Linux, or remotely managing servers via SSH. If…
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App Tamer Keeps Chrome (and Other Apps) From Slowing Down Your Mac
Ever since the move to Apple Silicon, Macs are now more powerful than ever. But although the likelihood of your Mac slowing down is low, there’s always the chance that an app wants to consume too many resources. Sometimes, apps such as Messages or Chrome run into bugs that makes them request way too much power, and this can bring…
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Apple Intelligence: How to Use Type to Siri on iPhone and Mac
Apple’s suite of AI features – Apple Intelligence– brings a new functionality to access Siri from anywhere on iPhone and Mac. Now, you can type to Siri without activating the Siri using your voice or pressing the power button. If you want to use the new Type to Siri feature on your Apple Intelligence-compatible devices, here’s how you can do…
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Apple’s rumored Mac Mini redesign may ditch the USB-A port
Apple’s next Mac Mini won’t have USB-A ports, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who writes in today’s Power On newsletter that the new desktops will start to hit Apple’s warehouses in September. The higher-end variant with an Apple M4 Pro chip will ship in October, he writes. The version with an M4 Pro will still cram a lot of ports,…
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Almighty Gives You 50 Handy Mac Utilities in One Super-App
One of the biggest reasons to use a Mac is the sheer number of high-quality indie apps for them. My colleagues and I have written about many of them, including tools to help you take better screenshots, improve your screen recordings, and even some totally wacky apps that bring a smile to your face. I love discovering such apps and…
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ImageOptim Is the Best Image Compression App for Mac
Running low on hard drive or cloud storage space? Your images might be taking up space they don’t need. A free Mac app called ImageOptim, which I found on App Addict, can quickly reduce the file of any image file without any loss in quality. There’s also a web version for anyone without a Mac. Using ImageOptim couldn’t be easier:…
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When was the last time a Mac caused a business disaster? – Computerworld
As your company begins to assess which providers, platforms, and devices it intends to base its AI efforts on, don’t ignore the value of security, privacy, and resilience across whatever ecosystem you choose. While you weigh the options, it’s worth asking when, if ever, Apple’s Mac or any of its other platforms have caused a global business disaster at the same…
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How to troubleshoot a Mac that won’t boot
If your Mac suddenly refuses to boot up properly, it can be frustrating — but you don’t have to immediately head to an Apple Store. There are a number of simple tricks you can try to get everything up and running again. I’ll take you through them here. First, I’ll cover what to do if your computer starts but you…
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