Mac@Work Series: Part 5 – Security
Security on the Mac is a very controversial topic. There are the people that say Macs are immune to viruses which is completely not true. There are the people that say Macs are just as virus prone as windows but the target is smaller than the Windows base so hackers are hacking the bigger target. I think security on the Mac falls somewhere in the middle.
Mac@Work Series: Part 4 – Disadvantages
In Part 3 we covered the advantages of Mac at work, and although the advantages are plenty there are some disadvantages. The biggest disadvantage for me is the lack of compatibility with windows applications that dont have an alternative on the Mac platform. One of these programs I use a couple times per week is Autocad. There are no other options that are equal for the Mac. There is an edrawings viewer that allows me to view 2d and 3d drawings created from the most popular drawing programs. To create drawings I need to boot into windows using Fusion and load Autocad. The performance is less than satisfactory and I’m thinking about making my old Dell laptop the full time Autocad machine. Recently Autodesk, the company that makes Autocad, suggested they were looking into once again making an Autocad version for the Mac. All indications are that their request for feedback was met with a very passionate wave of “Please make it” responses. With the exploding popularity of the Mac I would be shocked if they didn’t invest in a Mac version within the next couple years.
Mac@Work Series: Part 3 – Windows Co-workers Get Demo
“WOW, thats amazing!!! My next computer will definitely be a Mac.” That is the reaction I received after showing my coworkers what a Mac can do. As a converted windows guy I’m passionate about showing current windows users what they are missing. I cant help but to show my enthusiasm for the Mac. As with most Windows users they didn’t know the first thing about Macs and weren’t expecting much from the demo. It doesn’t take long to see an eyebrow start to raise, and within a couple minutes they quickly become fans. I’d like to share what I show people when demoing the Mac and OS X and along the way it will be clear the advantages OS X has over windows.
Mac@Work Series: Part 2 – Setup on a Windows Domain
In Part 1 we discussed the decision process involved with choosing mac@work. In part 2 we’ll discuss setting up the mac on a windows domain so I could be fully logged in and able to benefit from active directory.
Mac@Work Series: Part 1 – Does the Mac belong at work?
Today we are starting a new series on MacApper regarding the Macintosh at work. A couple months ago I started living this series and thought there would be some value in sharing my experience. First I must build a bit of a foundation for the series, explain a bit about my short history with the Mac, and give us a jumping off point to the question “Does the Mac belong at work?”. This will be an ongoing series where I will walk through my experiences of bringing a Mac into a windows only work environment. This topic is close to me as I recently went through this process at my work. There have been challenges, disappointments, breakthroughs, wow moments, and a great sense of satisfaction along the way. Without further explanation lets pour our series foundation.
TwitterFon Review: Another Twitter App
There are a number of good free iPhone twitter applications to choose from. TwitterFon is a free application that has every feature an average user would need. Recently the app rating on iTunes took a hit when a banner ad was added. Many people voiced their opinions by rating the application with one star and their only complaint was the addition of the banner ad. The developer released/pointed out a pro version which includes a couple additional features but the real benefit is no banner ad. Some twitter applications mix the add in with the tweets. TwitterFon has a fairly small banner across the top that is only visible when you have scrolled through all the tweets and are at the top position.
Shopper Review: Digital Shopping List for Your iPhone
Shopper is a shopping item/list management application for the iPhone. Made by midcentury software, Shopper is a well thought out and user friendly application. The user interface is clean and intuitive allowing for easy navigation and management while shopping.
