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Your Business on a Mac

2010-09-24 11:47:03

If you own a business, now is the time to look at a Mac.
• Find out the top 10 reasons why a Mac is perfect for your business.
• Find out how to seamlessly integrate a Mac into your Windows server environment.
Call us and one of our consultants can provide you with the Mac Starter Kit for Business.
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Guide to Best Security Practices on your Mac

2010-02-12 16:24:39

If you own a Mac it’s easy to take security for granted. While our Windows-using friends have been dealing with viruses and other malware for years, Mac users have been largely ignored by the virus-creating community. This is not by chance - the Mac OS is a better-written, tightly controlled operating system, and with ten times more Windows machines out there than Macs, Mac users are a smaller target audience.

This doesn’t mean, however, that Mac users can take securi...

Podcast Producer in your organization

2009-12-11 14:57:08

One of the best new features in Apple's Snow Leopard Server product is a feature called Podcast Producer 2. Podcast Producer 2 is a revamped version of Podcast Producer which was originally introduced in Mac OS X 10.5 Server. This new version of Podcast Producer introduces an easy way to record and distribute rich media files within your organization. There are four basic stages in a Podcast Producer workflow. The first step is to capture the content you wish to distribute. The second step...

CrashPlan Pro: Backup for Business

2009-12-11 14:09:21

Crashplan Pro is a cross-platform backup solution made by a company called Code 42 software. CompuCraft discovered Crashplan Pro earlier this year and has been quite impressed by this piece of backup software. Crashplan Pro was developed when Code 42 had a need to protect their own data and built a product to do just that.

The idea behind backup is simple. Store a copy of your data somewhere else so that if something terrible happens you can get it back. Crashplan Pro mainta...

13" MacBook turns "Pro"

2010-08-17 18:58:02

Apple announced a slew of hardware updates, including a number of upgrades to its notebook lineup.
The most notable among these was the upwards shift of the 13-inch aluminum MacBook into the MacBook Pro category, alongside the 15- and 17-inch models, both of which also got their own feature and hardware improvements. The white, plastic polycarbonate MacBook is looking mighty lonely down at the low end of the scale.
Alongside the name change, the 13-inch MacBook Pro gets an SD card...

History

2009-08-03 15:43:57

In 1984, Bill Smith began using Macintosh computers, and so began the roots of CompuCraft. While working on his final thesis, Bill began looking for a faster means of writing and editing. He found the Macintosh 128 with MacWrite software. It quickly became apparent that this could greatly enhance his company, Marketing Managers, and he began to add Macs to his operation.

During this time, Bill became frustrated by a lack of prompt and professional service by local computer dealers...

Mini DisplayPort

2010-08-17 18:57:56

In October 2008 Apple updated the MacBook, MacBook Pro and refreshed the MacBook Air. Aside from new features like a solid body design and glass display they also included a new display port called the Mini DisplayPort. This port replaces the DVI and mini-DVI ports found on previous models.

Some people are calling this a proprietary interface from Apple, but Mini DisplayPort is based on the DisplayPort open industry standard promoted by the Video Electronics Standards Associ...

Viruses? Virii? However it's spelled, hit 'em with VIPRE!

2009-06-05 08:31:42

Spring is here... the soft rains of April, the return of the robins, fresh air blowing in through the windows of (most) Michigan natives, and a slew of shiny new viruses and trojans to rattle Windows users to their foundations. Though it's good to be Mac users, we must never forget those who have fallen by the wayside, on the outside hungrily looking in.

It's important to understand there is no guarantee that ANY anti-malware system will keep a computer completely protected. Secur...

Don't Delay, Back Up Today!

2009-08-03 15:41:58

We can't seem to stress it enough: back up your data!
If you are operating a computer and not backing up, you are risking the loss of your data. Many of us save documents, music and pictures to our personal computers daily. These items we save to our hard drives are often difficult to replace, if they can be replaced at all. If these items are not backed up, they could be very expensive...if not impossible.

What's your excuse?
In our currently unsteady economy ...

This site is best viewed on Safari or Firefox

2010-08-17 18:54:33

...because IE keeps messing up my CSS and rendering fonts in a way a baby treats a diaper. Really, if you are viewing this on Internet Explorer then you need to download Firefox: Click Here. After you download and install it, check the site. Your eyes will be open to what a real browser should show.

You could also try out Safari, included in every OS X installation, and freely downloadable f...

PC work

2010-08-17 18:56:12

Even though we are primarily an Apple service provider we do a fair share of work on the windows side. We have done every thing from ram upgrades to server installs.
Need advise on what anti-virus to purchase? or are you looking to put in a Kerio Mail server in? maybe a couple new PC's for the office with QuickBooks? what ever it is we can facilitate it.

Contact a CompuCraft representative today to find a PC system centered around your needs. (616)454-3442....

Preventive Maintenance

2010-08-17 18:56:24

The goal of preventative maintenance is, of course, prevention. You want to prevent crashes, kernel panics, slow-downs and data loss. At CompuCraft we are well versed in keeping machines in good shape. We pride ourselves on making the Macintosh experience a fun and worriless journey.

One of the things you can do as a user is to bring your machine in annually for regular check-ups. Think of it like this: you wouldn't drive your car 100,000 miles without giving it a tune-up. A comp...

Speak Geek

2010-08-17 18:56:39

Currently being updated....

What is an Apple Specialist?

2010-08-17 18:56:49

Apple Specialists are independent Apple Dealers and Service Providers with a strong commitment to the Mac platform, and have met or exceeded Apple’s highest sales and service authorization levels. Independent Apple Specialists focus exclusively on Apple solutions and combine technical expertise with a commitment to customer service before, during, and after a sale.

Apple Specialists are credited with offering creative solutions while providing exceptional customer service. ...

Can I put Windows on a Mac?

2010-08-17 18:57:25

Need to run Windows? Your best choice may be a Mac. Current Macs run Windows XP and Vista as smoothly as almost any standard Windows machine, and with a Mac you have the choice of running Windows in two different ways. You can choose to run Windows as the operating system that boots your Mac, or you can boot Mac OS X and run Windows inside OS X. With the latter choice, you have the option of running a complete Windows system inside an OS X window, or running individual Windows applications insid...

Xerox Authorized Reseller and Authorized Service Provider

2010-08-17 18:57:37

CompuCraft is an Authorized Reseller and Authorized Service Provider for Xerox printing equipment. Our technicians have been factory-trained and certified according to Xerox's rigorous standards and quality control. Be sure to protect your high quality investment when it needs repairs and bring your printer to an Authorized Xerox Channel Partner or an Authorized Xerox Service Provider!

Why Xerox?
Xerox is known worldwide as an industry leader in printing te...

Data Recovery

2010-08-18 09:33:19

When a computer starts making odd noises, or warning signs of a computer breakdown start popping up, panic usually sets in. People often react by making what might have been a small problem much worse. Although everyone knows how to use a computer, not many people know what to do in the event of a computer breakdown. How you handle your computer prior to a data recovery attempt can determine whether information is salvaged or permanently lost. These procedures should ONLY

What you need to know: Battery Maintenance and Calibration

2010-08-17 18:57:47
At CompuCraft, we get a lot of questions about batteries and battery life. Battery life is a premium when it comes to laptops. With a little attention and maintenance you can extend the life of your battery. Some good habits to get into are listed below.

Proper Maintenance
Do not leave your portable plugged in all the time. Lithium-Ion and Lithium Polymer batteries such as Apple uses in their...

Adobe InDesign Default Fonts

2009-06-03 08:54:11
Anything you do without an InDesign doc open, saves to default prefs... To change the default font for an active document, deselect everything (Command/Ctrl-Shift-A) and choose a different typeface from the Control palette (you'll need the Type tool selected) or the Character palette with any tool selected.

From then on, all new text frames you create will default to that face. To make the font the default for new text frames in every document, do the change with no InDesign docum...

Introducing the new MacBook Pro...

2009-04-10 09:25:40
Redesigned. Reengineered. Re-everythinged.

To build something truly different, you need to work in a truly different way. Apple designers and engineers work together through every stage of product development. It’s a partnership that makes innovation possible. And it’s exactly how the new MacBook Pro was created. With its breakthrough unibody enclosure, industry-first features, and environmentally sound design, it’s a revolution in the way notebo...