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iOS9

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iOS 9 is full of enhancements you’ll appreciate every day. Your apps become more essential. New multitasking features on iPad make you even more productive. Siri can do more than ever, and new proactive suggestions help you get things done before you ask. And improvements at the foundation of the operating system enhance performance, battery life, and security. The more you do with iOS 9, the more you’ll wonder how you ever did without it. Available for download now. Learn more at: http://www.apple.com/ios/

iPad Pro

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The new iPad Pro is the combination of both innovation and portability. The iPad Pro will be available in November and with new Apps coming out only for the iPad Pro including Adobe Photoshop Fix. Apple will be introducing new accessories that will be exclusive to the iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and the New Smart Keyboard. Apple’s iPad Pro is truly a enterprise contender with its massive 12.9 inch screen, 4 speakers and the most advanced retina screen on the marker. For more information about the iPad Pro click below. www.apple.com/ipad-prowww.apple.com/ipad-pro

The average failure rate of a hard drive is 100%

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All drives will eventually fail. This statistic is not shocking, however the fact that only 34% of companies test their backups, and of those who do, 77% have found failures is astonishing. Having a disaster recovery plan is not something to take lightly, 60% of companies that lose their data will go out of business within 6 months of the disaster. People often believe that this will never happen to them or their business. The fact is this is something that can happen to anyone, the question you have to ask yourself is are you prepared? Most people think that… Read moreThe average failure rate of a hard drive is 100%

El Capitan

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Last week Apple announced the next OS for the Mac, El Capitan will be launched September 30th. This new operating system is amazing adding hundreds of new features. This next operating system adds many new features and security add-ons. El Capitan will help enhance productivity and performance on every Mac. With this in mind, be careful and do proper research before updating. When Apple releases new operating systems, 3rd party developers such as Microsoft, Adobe, etc… need time to make their software compatible. Also some software that you currently use may no longer be supported. The last thing you would… Read moreEl Capitan

WWDC 2015

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WWDC 2015 is coming June 8-12. This has always been a platform for Apple to announce new products, software, and services. This year is no different. Here are a few things to keep a look out for as possible topics at this year’s WWDC event: 1. iOS 9 and Mac OS 10.11 2. The next generation of Apple TV 3. Apple and Beats new music service 4. New Apps for Apple Watch

Triad Mac Offers Expert Care for All Your Apple Product Needs

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Article in Forsyth Women Magazine by Meghan Corbett Those of us lucky enough to have a Mac product, or several scattered throughout our homes as is the case in my household, know that problems are rare. Because these products are so reliable, many of us are not sure what to do when something goes awry or a program needs explanation. Many big cities have large Apple stores where people trained specifically to handle Mac intricacies can handle any problem you throw their way. The Triad area is no large metropolis, but luckily, we still have Apple experts available to us… Read moreTriad Mac Offers Expert Care for All Your Apple Product Needs

Apple Watch

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We, here at TriadMac, recently received some Apple watches that we have tested out, and will be renting out to customers who may want to try one before they buy. We were one of the lucky ones that received their watches on April 24th, the official day of availability. Robert, Marko, and Josh gave them a test drive over this past weekend and here are some of their thoughts and experiences:   INITIAL THOUGHTS: Robert: The AppleWatch is a great looking mix between technology and fashion. My AppleWatch is the stainless steel with black sport band. It was easy to setup… Read moreApple Watch

Photos for Mac

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  Photos for Mac As you may know, Apple released an update for Yosemite (10.10.3) on Wednesday April 8th. This update contains a new app called “Photos” that will replace iPhoto as we know it. Check out the video above to learn more and below are some important things to know before upgrading and migrating your photos. Important Notes: – However big your iPhoto library is, you will need that much space available on your actual hard drive. – Double iPhoto library space is required. – Time and Power: it can take awhile for your photos to migrate over. Also, it uses a… Read morePhotos for Mac