Why Apple users can’t rely on built-in security alone — and how Virtua’s partnership with BlackPoint Cyber changes the game. For years, Apple users have enjoyed a certain peace of mind. Macs were known for being secure out of the box, less prone to viruses, and easier to manage than their Windows counterparts. But as [...]
Category Archives: Mac Management
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When people think of mobile device management (MDM), they often picture big corporations with hundreds of laptops, strict IT policies, and entire departments devoted to managing technology. But the truth is, MDM is no longer just for large enterprises. If your company uses Macs, iPhones, or iPads — whether you have 5 devices or 500 [...]
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Overview A veterinary anesthesia service provider wanted to modernize its field technicians’ workflow. With teams spread across different locations, staff were relying on personal devices without proper security or consistency. They needed a solution that was easy to manage, secure, and flexible enough to support the Microsoft apps they depended on every day. This case [...]
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While we typically advise caution when considering upgrades to the latest major macOS release, we believe Apple has sufficiently refined macOS 15 Sequoia to warrant an upgrade for those interested. You don’t need to upgrade immediately, but there are no significant reasons for most people to delay further. The big win in upgrading now is that Apple [...]
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Have you heard the expression “hit by a bus”? It’s a somewhat macabre attempt to inject a little levity into planning for the unthinkable event of dying without warning. No one expects to be hit by a bus, but people do die unexpectedly in all sorts of ways. That’s terrible, of course, but it’s also […]
At Virtua, we love the column view in Finder windows (choose View > as Columns). It's just easier to read! No need to worry about missing icons, everything is sorted alphabetically and selecting a file shows a preview. Sometimes though, the column widths can be too narrow, cutting off file and folder names, or too [...]
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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it 100 times – in 2019, data security is of the utmost importance when running a successful business. So why is it that we let our employees utilize their own mobile devices in our offices? Why do we let them check their work email, access the server, and […]
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Having the right IT infrastructure is crucial to any organization’s success. Despite this, many businesses are using systems that aren’t best suited to their needs. Even at the basic level of choosing an operating system to use, many organizations arbitrarily choose either Mac or Windows operating systems without really determining which is best for their […]
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For all businesses, especially those in commercial hubs such as New York City, it’s essential to have comprehensive IT support on hand. As well as keeping your company operational, an effective IT service company will help to implement a cost-effective, robust infrastructure. Furthermore, the right IT support will ensure your systems are kept safe and […]
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We’ll be blunt. Do not upgrade to macOS 10.15 Catalina right away and do not update your home computers! We recommend waiting until at least 10.15.3 or early 2020, whichever comes first. Then, contact us for help making sure Catalina won’t destroy your workflow. We are becoming familiar with macOS 10.15 ourselves, and we are […]
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