bSmart™ is BestMacs’ answer for anyone who wants to be a little smarter about working with and supporting Apple devices. Here you’ll find training videos on Mac support basics, detailed how-tos on Apple and other IT topics, and our favorite quick tips.
If you need some advice beyond this, drop Brian a note at brian@bestmacs.com or schedule a free consultation.
bSmart™ members can also get threat and failure monitoring from their Macs and PCs using our Early Warning System – the same one we use to warn us about problems on our BNO™ and Best Practices™ client computers. You can install it on unlimited devices for $60/month. Contact us to get set up.
Protect…Your Network
Over the last couple of months, we’ve provided tips for ways to protect yourself and your data online and across all of your devices. Today, we’re wrapping up our “Protect…” blog series by diving into ways to protect your network.
Read along and share your network protection tips, if you have any!
New M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips Power the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros
At its October 18th Unleashed event, Apple unveiled the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, powered by the impressive new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Read on for details.
Be prepared: Sooner or later your business WILL be attacked
Ransomware is the most terrifying data security threat your business has ever faced.
Imagine all your staff trying to login one morning. But all of them get a bright red screen saying your data has been locked away, and you must pay a huge ransom in Bitcoin to get it back.
Terrifying.
Read our new guide now. We’ll answer all your questions about ransomware. Plus, you’ll discover five steps to improve your business’s ransomware resilience.
New Features to Try (Or Not) in Safari 15
Safari 15 brings some welcome new features, along with tab bar interface changes that have received mixed reviews. Read on to learn about the features and how you can customize the tab bar more to your liking.
What Is iCloud+ and What Can You Do With It?
With iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple has released iCloud+, the new name for what you get if you pay for iCloud storage. iCloud+ includes exclusive features like iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, custom email domains, and HomeKit Secure Video. See:
Apple Radically Improved Multitasking in iPadOS 15. Here’s How to Use It
iPadOS 15 makes it much easier to put two apps on your screen at once with Split View and Slide Over—it’s a big win for multitasking. Learn more here:
Beware the Bulging Battery! (And What to Do If Yours Expands)
If your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook is bulging, unplug it and shut it off immediately—the problem is the battery. Then read this article for details on what happened and how to deal with it.
Budgeting for the End of the Year & 2022
It’s that time of year, the end of 2021 is in sight and it’s time to start thinking about 2022. As we look forward to 2022, one important area for small businesses to focus on is budgeting for their IT. When it comes to planning your budget, there are a couple of areas we want to draw attention to for our clients when planning for the year to come.
If your IT support company is ALWAYS fixing your technology… it’s time to switch
Just fixing technology when it breaks is so 2010. These days most businesses prefer an IT partner who proactively prevents problems from happening.
If you don’t have this, you really need to read our brand new guide. You’ll see the countless benefits for your business of a more proactive approach to your IT.
Apple’s 2021 Crop: Four iPhones, Two iPads, and an Apple Watch
At its California Streaming event, Apple introduced the new iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, a redesigned iPad mini, and an upgraded iPad. Read on for details and our upgrade recommendations.