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Apple admins get a new remote support option

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Scary ‘malware-as-a-service’ Mac attack discovered

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Now that Windows is in the cloud, what about the Mac?

Windows 365 means any Mac, iPad, iPhone, or even Linux user can now run a a virtualized PC in the cloud. Can Apple do this?

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Apple’s design guide for inclusive technology is essential reading

Building inclusive apps and services is both good for business and the right thing to do — and Apple points the way.

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What to do if you receive a FaceTime link

If you use Windows, Android, or Linux, you may in the future receive a FaceTime invite from an Apple-wielding colleague.

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Apple releases first macOS ‘Monterey’ public preview

If Apple follows its typical timeline, the final Monterey release will appear in late September.

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Apple IT admins gain new tech support tool from Moysle

The new feature for supporting remote workers comes amid a flurry of activity in the ‘Apple in the enterprise’ market.

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A fast, first look at macOS Monterey

Apple's macOS Monterey is now available for public beta testing, so I took it for a quick test drive.

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What’s new in Shortcuts on macOS?

Apple introduced Shortcuts for Macs running macOS Monterey at WWDC this year. The new desktop OS is expected to ship in fall.

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Why would you want a giant iPad?

Speculation that Apple has plans for giant iPads suggest the company has figured out how to make those things worth using.

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Apple's Focus: What does it do and how does it work?

Announced at WWDC, Apple's Focus app may be a useful tool for any remote worker attempting to get things done.

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Apple’s SharePlay vision: Too little, too late?

Why productivity and personality will be critical to SharePlay's success.

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The evolution of macOS (and Mac OS X)

Apple's desktop operating system, macOS, has been the staple crop for its iMacs and MacBooks. Here we go back to where it all began in 2001 (when it was known as Mac OS X).

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WWDC: Universal Control on the Mac and iPad explained

Here's everything we know so far about Apple’s new productivity-boosting Universal Control feature for Mac and iPad — how it works and what systems support it.

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WWDC: Apple digs deep to secure its platforms

From built-in IP address masking to insights into how information is abused, Apple continues to secure Macs, iPhones, iPads, and everything else it can.

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WWDC 2021: 20+ improvements for enterprise pros

Apple announced a range of enhancements that will benefit remote workers after a year like no other, with changes coming to iOS, iPadOS, macOS and other software.

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WWDC 2021: What we think we know about an M1X MacBook Pro

Business-class Apple users hope the company will introduce a new breed of pro laptops at WWDC based on M-series processors.

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WWDC 2021: It’s all about the chips

Everything else the company talks about at this year's developer event will depend on Apple's processors.

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Apple's Mac security warning shows that closed beats open

Apple’s software engineering chief Craig Federighi recently said Macs aren’t yet as secure as iOS devices — should we be worried?

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6 lessons Apple retail taught the industry in 2001

Apple became one of the world's most successful retailers soon after opening its first retail store in 2001. Why?

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