Catalyst makes iPad the heart of Mac development (et tu, Xcode?)
Love it or loathe it, the iPad is becoming the new gravity center for Mac development, but it has some way to go before it really gets there…
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How to stop Mac and iOS apps stealing your data
8 Sep, 2018
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How to speed up iOS upgrades… with your Mac!
22 Nov, 2017
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iOS: What is TV Provider and how do I use it?
26 Feb, 2018
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iOS 11: How to Use Guided Access on iPhone, iPad
12 Jul, 2017
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7 Useful Siri Tips You’ll Probably Use
7 May, 2017
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iOS 13: 2 iCloud settings you’ll use
27 Jun, 2019
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7 Apr, 2020
My daily Apple blog for Computerworld
- 5 HomeKit-compatible solutions for working from home September 28, 2020It should be pretty clear now that the new normal involves working from home for much longer than most originally anticipated, so it makes sense to invest in optimizing the experience.Managing the new normal We’ve moved from phase one of COVID-19 response. It’s no longer about making the best of what we have or rushing […]
- Will Apple Silicon slow enterprise Mac deployment? September 25, 2020Apple’s decision to migrate Macs to Apple Silicon opens up interesting opportunities for enterprise IT but also poses some challenges, not least of which is further balkanization unless the company ensures its products play nice with others.The good, the bad and the FUD-ly The good side of the move to Apple Silicon on enterprise Macs is better […]
- Microsoft's forthcoming Outlook for Mac should boost WFH September 23, 2020Microsoft has been watching what remote workers need and seems to have introduced some of these necessary features in the planned October release of Microsoft Outlook for Mac, which adds new tools, customizations and more for Mac users working in Outlook-based enterprises.Feels like a Mac app Microsoft moved fast to support Apple’s new operating systems […]
- Apple’s Tim Cook shares his company's WFH experience September 22, 2020It still seems a little counter-intuitive that one of the world’s biggest technology firms was also one of the least amenable to remote working, but this, I’ve heard, describes the culture at Apple pre-COVID-19.Now things have changed there, just as they have elsewhere.Going back better Speaking during a more extensive interview conducted at The Atlantic Festival, […]
- iOS 14: What’s new for enterprise IT? September 21, 2020Apple has introduced a selection of interesting improvements for iOS and Mac admins in the recently introduced iOS 14, including new APIs for mobile device management (MDM) and usability improvements.The easy (but good) stuff One of the better enhancements is the introduction of choice. iPhone and iPad users can now choose which web browser and/or […]
- Why you need Apple support to secure the C-suite September 17, 2020I get it. You’re one of those enterprises that doesn’t (yet) support Apple products among employees, but does that moratorium extend to the C-suite? I’m willing to bet it does not, and that’s why even Windows-only IT shops must learn how to secure Apple’s products.Ignore the fantasy, this is reality The reality is that Apple’s products […]
- There’s something in the iPad Air for enterprise IT September 16, 2020As anticipated, Apple on Tuesday announced new watches, iPads and services; you can read all about these products here. But two announcements stand out as particularly interesting for enterprise users: The iPad Air 4 and the A14 Bionic processor it contains.A breath of iPad Air Apple’s fourth-gen iPad Air was the star of the virtual show, primarily […]