Apple Mac / IOS

Dean
Dean Registered Posts: 646 Epic contributor ๐Ÿ˜
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

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  • stefanboro
    stefanboro Registered Posts: 187 Dedicated contributor ๐Ÿฆ‰
    Dean wrote: ยป
    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.
  • PGM
    PGM Registered Posts: 1,954 Beyond epic contributor ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ
    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.

    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.
  • ademoore
    ademoore Registered Posts: 146 Dedicated contributor ๐Ÿฆ‰
    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:
  • deanshepherd
    deanshepherd Registered Posts: 1,809 Beyond epic contributor ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ
    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.
  • Dean
    Dean Registered Posts: 646 Epic contributor ๐Ÿ˜
    Thanks for the replies.
    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.

    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. :(

    Regards

    Dean
  • Fingersan
    Fingersan Registered Posts: 84 Regular contributor โญ
    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.

    Regards
  • Dean
    Dean Registered Posts: 646 Epic contributor ๐Ÿ˜
    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.

    Regards

    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 :(

    Regards

    Dean
  • Fackither68
    Fackither68 Registered Posts: 6 New contributor ๐Ÿธ
    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!
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