We’re looking for a replacement for the Mac RDP client. We have one client whose clock is off no matter what in Outlook. Using a Windows PC is not an option for various reasons. Using parallels isn’t really an option. This was tried and it created more calls for us than using something more native to OS X. This user is on an x86 Macbook Pro laptop. She has limited technical skills. We are trying to make her life easier and simplify the process for her to connect to the terminal server farm where all of their data lives. RDP6 for Mac (Remote Desktop Connection 2) is the best solution we have so far, but it still sometimes has issues with the timezone for her. Lastly, using Entourage 2004/2008 or Mail is also not an option – the business owner does not want any local data to reside on any PC due to security concerns.
What we want to do is run the Windows binary of RDP5 or RDP6 on a Mac or more easily run the Linux rdesktop command with a GUI wraper. I run this tool frequently from the command line or the GUI wrapper in Ubuntu or other distros and it works great.
Can someone with an Intel Mac try this: http://desktopecho.com/iMKS/ and let me know how easy it is to setup and use? It replaces TSClientX, an opensource GUI wrapper of the opensource RDP client. TSClientX was awesome – a GUI wrapper to rdesktop. Unfortunately it isn’t supported in 10.5 and the 10.5.5 or 10.5.4 update broke it (changes to the x11 environment I believe). We want to see how easy it is to setup and use RDP, either the Linux tool or the Windows binary for RDP5 or RDP6.
We are evaluating helpdesk software right now.  What are you using? Do you like it? We need something that will generate a ticket via email, cc the tech who owns the ticket, allow us to sort tickets by client/priority, and be easy to use/learn.
I’m looking for a cheap Mac (read old and under $100). It needs to be able to run 10.4. Low power consumption would be ideal. I was wondering if 1st Gen Mac Minis are at this price level yet. Any one have one they might be interested in selling? Otherwise I may start hitting up Craiglist and eBay.Â
I’m thinking of converting a bunch of old sentimental VHS tapes to DVD for my parents for Christmas.
Anyone have a suggestion for the in-between converter or have one I could possibly borrow?
I’d be going from VHS to firewire in a Mac. I just want to convert the video into a new format and keep all the raw footage for maybe a project down the road.
Simple and cost-effective are both at the top of my list.
1. Allows a PC (host) to control a Mac (client)
2. Is very easy to use by an end user (especially on the client side)
3. Is inexpensive/free
4. Has to be able to work through firewalls and other security measures you see in a home office
We are seeing more users with Macs and I’m interested in finding a tool that works through the cloud that is very easy to use by them. Everything at the shop is running Windows, but if there is a great Mac to Mac tool, I’d be interested in learning more as well.
I’m looking for a single executable win32 ISO mounter. I use LCISOCreator all the time, a single executable ISO creator, and am looking for a complement to that application.
I’m up for any suggestions, even installed items.
Web-design on OS X, specifically on the x86 platform for a MacBook.
A friend of mine is thinking of buying his girlfriend some web-design software. She’s already a graphic designer, but wants to learn more web-design. Any suggestions for what works well and/or is currently in use by the industry?
Thanks!
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