Why companies needs to embrace augmented reality
Apple is doubling down on the technology, which means it'll be showing up soon on millions of iPhones and iPads and could be a boon to collaboration and workplace productivity.
Stories by Ryan Faas
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How IT should prep for Apple's public OS betas
Apple will soon roll out a public beta of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. Is your IT shop ready for the aftermath?
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WWDC 2016: Across its OSes, Apple evolves and integrates
Apple this year has clearly made a variety of moves to evolve its four platforms in ways that will make life easier for users.
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Apple's healthy CareKit revolution
Apple's new CareKit developer framework allows developers and doctors to connect copious amounts of healthcare data -- and make sense of it all. The end result should be healthier patients.
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Manage those Macs: A guide for Windows admins
Our primer on Mac management policies will help you roll out a secure, productive fleet en masse
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Why the iPad Pro may, or may not, work at work
Apple's touting the iPad Pro as a full PC replacement. That might be true for anyone who's really mobile, but if access to legacy apps and corporate systems like Active Directory are important, it might not fit the bill.
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Essential admin tips: How to blend Macs into your business
Bringing Macs into your existing business environment is a snap, with a few caveats and twists
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'Shared iPad' in Apple's iOS 9.3 update is a big deal
Apple this week offered a tantalizing preview of its next update for iOS 9, showcasing Night Shift, CarPlay enhancements and -- most importantly -- a feature for education users that would fit right in at the office.
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What Apple could learn from Windows 10
After spending the past few months living with Windows 10, columnist Ryan Faas says there are aspects of Microsoft's OS that Apple should learn from and adopt.
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Here's what Apple's planning for 2016
As 2015 draws to a close, it's a good time to look back at what Apple did this past year with an eye on what that means for 2016.
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New Apple TV opens door for enterprise use
Although the new Apple TV remains a consumer-focused device, that doesn't mean it has no potential in the boardroom, classroom, store window, or on the retail floor.
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Microsoft risks IT ire with Windows 10 update push
Microsoft has made it clear that it will take on a greater role in managing the Windows update process, and IT shops aren'y happy about its pushy plans.
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Can the iPad Pro take on the Surface Pro at work?
From the get go, it was inevitable that the iPad Pro would be compared to Microsoft's Surface Pro. For companies eyeing both tablets, here's what to consider before buying.
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Apple's HealthKit is available but some doctors remain skeptical
After a bungled release of iOS 8.0.1, Apple finally managed to get HealthKit into the hands of iPhone owners. I've been pretty open about the ways that I think technologies like fitness trackers and HealthKit can change lives (and for anyone interested in keeping score, my Fitbit-related weight loss is now up to 42 pounds) and, having worked in healthcare IT, I think there is an immense amount of potential in these technologies.
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In iOS 8, Medical ID could be a life-saver
Of all the new features in iOS 8, one hasn't gotten a lot of attention -- and it's the one feature that all iOS 8 users should at least consider.
