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May 14, 2021 14 May'21
Apple-focused Jamf to buy Wandera for endpoint security

The $400 million acquisition would bring cloud-based zero trust security to Jamf's Apple-focused endpoint management platform. It's Jamf's largest acquisition to date.
April 21, 2021 21 Apr'21
Apple takes its M1 chip to the iMac, iPad Pro

The proprietary Apple silicon allows for an iPad Pro and an ultra-thin iMac with faster processing and graphics than previous models. The new products will ship next month.
November 11, 2020 11 Nov'20
Apple begins shift from Intel with debut of M1-based MacBooks

Apple has started the shift from Intel processors to its ARM-based M1 chip with the introduction of M1-based MacBooks and a Mac mini, boasting higher performance for less power.
October 05, 2020 05 Oct'20
Jamf Pro Intune integration targets compliance, zero trust

Find out how the new Jamf Pro integration with Microsoft Intune's conditional access can simplify the back-end management of user authentication for macOS devices in the enterprise.

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Set up Windows Remote Desktop on a Mac device

Organizations that need to enable remote workers on Mac devices should consider allowing them to remotely access Windows desktops with the Windows Remote Desktop application. Continue Reading
Top 5 enterprise Linux distributions to consider adopting

While Linux distributions all serve a similar purpose in the enterprise, organizations should still familiarize themselves with the different distributions to find the best fit. Continue Reading
How to perform a Windows Subsystem for Linux install

Want to run Linux on a Windows desktop? Take these steps to perform a Windows Subsystem for Linux install, which includes downloading a distribution and providing authentication. Continue Reading

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Using Microsoft's Active Directory to manage Mac desktops

Organizations with both Mac and Windows devices can use some of their Windows-focused AD setup to address macOS management tasks. Continue Reading
5 macOS management software options for the enterprise

While Windows desktops are still the leading OS in the enterprise, organizations have adopted macOS desktops, and each OS requires a different management approach. Continue Reading
Top 7 Chromebooks for business use cases

Chromebooks are high-performing thin clients with great ease-of-management features, but the market has so many options that it's hard to distinguish between them. Continue Reading

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How to support Mac computers in Windows environments

Organizations that support both Windows and Mac desktops must approach them differently, but there is plenty of overlap with the tools and practices they can use. Continue Reading
3 crucial Linux patch management best practices for IT

While patching desktops has some universal components across all systems, there are certain specific Linux patch management best practices that Linux admins need to be aware of. Continue Reading
Is macOS Catalina stable enough for enterprise use?

Apple released macOS Catalina in October 2019, but it has some issues. Here are some factors to consider before deciding to implement the OS in an organization. Continue Reading