
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.
Universal Control Arrives in macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4
With macOS 12.3 Monterey and iPadOS 15.4, you can now use your Mac’s keyboard and pointing device to control up to three other Macs or iPads with Apple’s new Universal Control.
How Much Memory Do You Need in an M1-Based Mac?
Unified memory in the M1-based Macs boasts increased efficiency and performance but can’t be expanded after purchase. How much should you get when you buy a new Mac?
Three Tricks for Dealing with Duplicated Contacts
Everyone eventually seems to end up with duplicates in Apple’s Contacts app. Follow our steps to merge duplicates in the same account or link those in different accounts.
Increase Business Cybersecurity Awareness in Light of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is horrific, but the economic sanctions and other responses from Western nations mean that businesses of all sizes need to be more vigilant about cybersecurity
3 Simple Steps Done Consistently Keep You Safe
Cyber security has been a bigger deal than usual lately and it’s easy to see why. Business must carry on so no one can bury their head in the sand; everyone must face the risks. Stress and anxiety are natural reactions to risk and they can overwhelm us into giving...
BestMacs: The Chocolate Cake of IT Support
Now that you’re drooling a bit, you might be wondering why an IT service provider is blogging about dessert. Our founder, Brian Best, had the idea that BestMacs could become the chocolate cake of IT service providers. Learn more about it here.
Knowing and Doing are Often at Odds
What we logically know and what we actually do can often be at odds. Why is this the case? Read more about it here.
Apple Wows with Mac Studio and Studio Display, Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air
At its March 8th Peek Performance event, Apple unveiled the impressive new Mac Studio—powered by the M1 Ultra chip—and Studio Display. The company also introduced an updated iPhone SE and iPad Air.
How to protect your webcam from spies
In just two short years, a good quality webcam has become a critical tool for everyone. Could you imagine doing business without one?
But hackers are using clever tools to try to spy on people using their webcams.
Our new video shows you free and easy ways to protect yourself and your staff.
Small Business Owners are Basically Olympic Ski Jumpers
Why do we say that small business owners are basically Olympic Ski Jumpers? Want to know? Read more here.