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Based in Los Angeles, Goodman Consulting is a macOS, iOS and FileMaker Pro consulting firm. Since 1987, we have provided consulting, training and custom software services to individuals and small businesses that don't have IT departments in addition to helping in-house IT departments of larger businesses and enterprise organizations that might need an extra bit of help. For the last few decades, other IT consultants around the country have called upon us to help them when they're in over their head.

We provide expert services for:

macOS and Server setup, computer administration, upgrades, networking, PC migration to Apple products, remote access and more
Computer pre-purchase consultation to make sure you get the right device that will last
Computer Training by Apple Certified Trainers
Mac, Pad and iPhone Setup, Training, Deployment
Troubleshooting for macOS, iOS and iPadOS as well as integration into Windows networks
FileMaker Pro Database Development and Consultation

We listen to you and work with you to simplify your business and develop tools that will allow you to streamline your workflow. When an "off the shelf" software product is not available to fit your database and project management needs, we will develop a solution with you and for you. Using products from FileMaker, Inc., we can help develop custom software for your company.

We work very closely with Apple and FileMaker and their products to provide state-of-the-art solutions that take advantage of cutting-edge technologies. We are one of a handful of firms nationwide that are certified in macOS going back to when Apple started certifying in 2000. We are also known for training "techies" in addition to consumers and end users.

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Some Great Ways to Use Siri

It is not possible to list all Siri commands as new commands are constantly being added and updated by Apple. However, some common commands include:

Watch out for Telephone Scammers

Be vigilant and don't trust any call that comes to you out of the blue saying that they're Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Google, etc. These companies don't reach out to you this way. This scam is pretty insidious.

Apple Watch Monitors Your Health...Really.

If you’re still on the fence about an Apple Watch, know that it’s much much more than just a digital time piece. Besides letting you send and read texts, stream music to your AirPods, give you local weather and news, and so much more, it can even save your life. Apple Watch can monitor, in real time, many of your health vital statistics and report to you, immediately, if it notices something out of the ordinary or serious. Watch David Pogue’s piece from CBS This Morning.

Adding Your Covid-19 Vaccination Record to Your iPhone Wallet

Apple’s Wallet app on iPhone is more than just digital access to your credit cards. It can hold many other things such as club membership cards, store payment and reward cards (e.g. Apple Store, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Staples etc..), health insurance, tickets to events (movies, live shows) and even travel membership cards (airlines, hotels, boarding passes. You can also add your Covid-19 Vaccination Record to the Wallet app for easy access.