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.

How to Add Important Metadata to Scanned Photos

How to Add Important Metadata to Scanned Photos

Do you have pictures that are difficult to find or make sense of in Apple’s Photos because they lack dates, titles, locations, and faces? That happens regularly with scanned snapshots, so we explain how you can efficiently add metadata.

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All businesses should adopt MFA. Now.

All businesses should adopt MFA. Now.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds extra layers of security to your business. It means you need at least two pieces of information to log in to a device or an app. Perhaps a password plus a fingerprint, and possibly an extra, single-use code sent to your phone. Here’s why we recommend that all businesses should adopt MFA right now.

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How Often Should Macs Be Replaced?

How Often Should Macs Be Replaced?

When should you replace the Mac on your desk—or your organization’s Macs? There is no single answer, but we run down some variables that play into the decision and make recommendations for different use cases.

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Integrate Your Cloud Storage Service into the Finder

Integrate Your Cloud Storage Service into the Finder

Do you struggle with clunky Web interfaces to cloud storage services like Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive? They’re easier to use when you install their Mac apps and access your files from the Finder. Learn how to get more from these services!

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