Why the iPad Works For Productivity

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Jan 172012
 

By John Paul Titlow at ReadWriteWeb.com…

When the iPad first launched two years ago, it was derided by some for its limitations. The first iteration didn’t even have a camera on it, and it may never get a physical keyboard, so the notion of the device being used for content creation was laughable. Instead, the iPad was seen as a tool best used to lean back and consume content. For the most part, that’s how things have played out. People use their iPads for reading, watching video, listening to music and gaming.

via Why the iPad Works For Productivity.

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Misconceptions About iOS Multitasking

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Jan 052012
 

I learned a lot by reading this, by Fraser Speirs at his blog…

There is one iOS “tip” that I keep hearing and it is wrong. Worse, I keep hearing it from supposedly authoritative sources. I have even heard it from the lips of Apple “Geniuses” in stores.

Here is the advice – and remember it is wrong:

All those apps in the multitasking bar on your iOS device are currently active and slowing it down, filling the device’s memory or using up your battery. To maximise performance and battery life, you should kill them all manually.

via Fraser Speirs – Blog – Misconceptions About iOS Multitasking.

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Microsoft releases first Office app for iPad – Computerworld

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Dec 202011
 

I have tried so many note taking applications and for Windows users that already have OneNote it’s a very powerful piece of software.  Since I work on MAc and Linux as well, I’ve been recommending EverNote because it is (1) free and (2) it runs on everything…Mac/Windows/Linux/Android/iOS.  As a Microsoft Certified Professional and Office expert I love OneNote and am glad to see this for the iPad.

By Gregg Keizer at ComputerWorld.com…

Computerworld – Microsoft today released an update to its OneNote application for iOS that it said has been tweaked for the iPad.

via Microsoft releases first Office app for iPad – Computerworld.

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12 valuable tools for managing business Macs | Applications – InfoWorld

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Nov 302011
 

An interesting list of tools to support Macs in the enterprise environment.  Number 1 and 12 also support iOS devices.

By Ryan Faas at Infoworld.com…

The knock on managing Macs in business environments has long been Apple’s ambivalent attitude toward providing significant enterprise support. Apple does, of course, offer tools for deploying, configuring, and managing Macs. But to move Macs beyond a departmental setting, IT will often find it necessary to look to third parties for help.

via 12 valuable tools for managing business Macs | Applications – InfoWorld.

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AppleInsider | MacBook Air now 28% of Apple’s notebook shipments

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Nov 172011
 

This model is the first computer I’ve ever used that has a solid state drive (SSD) and in terms of perceived performance it is the fastest, hands down.  I’m not surprised to see this incredible trend.  It’s very light weight, has a beautiful display, 802.11N wireless, and awesome battery life.

By Daniel Eran Dilger at AppleInsider.com…

Apple’s MacBook Air models now make up 28 percent of the company’s notebook shipments, up from just 8 percent in the first half of the year.

via AppleInsider | MacBook Air now 28% of Apple’s notebook shipments.

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How-to: replace your MacBook Air SSD with OWC’s Aura Pro Express

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Nov 042011
 

I have the July 2011 MacBook Air.  It is the fastest machine I have ever used…by a long shot.  But the 256GB drive is small for my wants (not needs), and lately I find myself regularly deleting content I would prefer to have available.  When the price is right, I’ll upgrade to a larger SSD and this article from Arstechnica is my first reference on the how-to.

From Arstechnica.com…

Apple launched updated MacBook Air models in October of 2010, featuring new, compact, and (originally) proprietary form-factor solid state drives (SSDs). The SSDs have so far only been available to OEMs directly from Toshiba, despite the fact that the SSD is the only user-replaceable part in the MacBook Air. It took a few months, but long-time Mac upgrade source Other World Computing stepped up to offer three upgrade options based on fast Sandforce controllers.

via How-to: replace your MacBook Air SSD with OWC’s Aura Pro Express.

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How to Set Up iCloud For Your iOS Devices

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Nov 032011
 

I have upgraded all of my devices to iOS5 but a few things are not working and they have not been a priority for me to worry about.  Maybe this will help.

From Bakari Chavanu at MakeUseOf.com…

No doubt the most welcomed feature of the latest iOS 5 update for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad is Apple rolling out iCloud and wireless Wi-Fi connectivity for its smart mobile devices and Macs. Many of us have experienced the pain of connecting our iOS device using USB to iTunes just to update a playlist or backup some related app files. It was almost like calling someone on a wired phone.

via How to Set Up iCloud For Your iOS Devices.

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AppleInsider | Schools expect to have more iPads than computers in next 5 years

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Nov 012011
 

I agree with the direction this survey is suggesting and I think the prediction might be realized.  This comports with what I have read in the current Horizon Report.

From AppleInsider.com…

A new survey of technology directors in U.S. school districts found that all of them are testing or deploying the iPad in schools, and they expect tablets to outnumber computers in the next five years.

via AppleInsider | Schools expect to have more iPads than computers in next 5 years.

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