Apple Mac / IOS
Dean
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Away from work I'm a bit of an Apple geek! I only wish I could get a Mac into my work life!
Does anyone use a Mac? Do you use it for anything work related? Do you come up against software problems?
PCs and networks really are a pain in the ar$e!
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Dean
Does anyone use a Mac? Do you use it for anything work related? Do you come up against software problems?
PCs and networks really are a pain in the ar$e!
Regards
Dean
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Away from work I'm a bit of an Apple geek! I only wish I could get a Mac into my work life!
Does anyone use a Mac? Do you use it for anything work related? Do you come up against software problems?
PCs and networks really are a pain in the ar$e!
Regards
Dean
I have never and will never use a MAC - however I know an accountant who does and apparently there is something called bootcamp that allows most windows only software to work on MACs? No idea. You probably already know about it.0 -
stefanboro wrote: ยปI have never and will never use a MAC - however I know an accountant who does and apparently there is something called bootcamp that allows most windows only software to work on MACs? No idea. You probably already know about it.
I really don't like the idea of running windows software on a MAC, there must be increased risks of crashing and even your accounting databases going corrupt.0 -
DualBoot - Fusion
My hubby has a MAC and also requires some usage of windows on it, so he installed FUSION which allows a dual boot when you load up the computer. It works really well and he hasnt had any problems with it!
There are other alternatives, but i can only vouch for Fusion. :001_smile:0 -
As the majority of my clients use Macs I need to have one in the office.
I use Bootcamp to run Windows on the Mac and no problems as yet but it's a complete faff to set up. All kinds of software driver issues to resolve.
I can't really use the Mac as my main machine until all our tax/payroll/accounts software runs via a web browser. It's just too much effort to make everything work under both systems for not a huge amount of gain.0 -
Thanks for the replies.deanshepherd wrote: ยปI can't really use the Mac as my main machine until all our tax/payroll/accounts software runs via a web browser. It's just too much effort to make everything work under both systems for not a huge amount of gain.
Yeah this is where I am with it.
Macs are more expensive but with so much less maintenance worth it. Just a shame Macs don't seem to be recognised by accounting software developers.
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Dean0 -
Hi Dean
I have a Mac at home and connect remotely to the office using Logmein. Not an ideal solution, but it works ok for me.
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Hi Dean
I have a Mac at home and connect remotely to the office using Logmein. Not an ideal solution, but it works ok for me.
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Hi
This is what I was doing. However, I've since sold my iMAC as I can't warrant a cยฃ1,600 computer sat there used for logmein! Best computer I've ever had... gone
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Dean0 -
As a fellow Apple enthusiast, I get the appeal of bringing a Mac into your work life! Macs are excellent for creative tasks, development, and smooth integration with other Apple devices, but work environments often lean toward PCs, which can be limiting.
For work tasks, many Mac users are finding great solutions with specialized iOS/macOS apps. Developing custom applications for iOS and macOS can help Mac users overcome software compatibility challenges. This article https://www.cogniteq.com/ios-app-development from Cogniteq highlights how companies are creating tailored iOS apps to improve workflow, which might be a great way to bridge the gap if you can introduce it to your work setting. With the right app, you might even find a way to get a Mac more involved in your day-to-day work!-1
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