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📰 News and Opinion
Apple surpasses 60 percent reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions
Apple has surpassed a 60 percent reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions, part of its Apple 2030 goal to become carbon neutral across its entire footprint.
There is much to criticize about Apple's corporate policies in 2025 (see the following entries), but this is an amazing achievement which deserves appreciation.
Are Pride Wallpapers and a Watch Band Enough in 2025?
Despite being just another installment in what has become an annual tradition for the company, the 2025 collection rings hollow in contrast with Apple’s stance regarding the current U.S. administration.
Give up the App Store purchase fight, Apple, it's just not worth it
Just drop it, Apple. You can afford to financially and you may find that the currency of good will is something you need more right now than services revenue.
Free with In-App Purchase is a sham
I want to discuss a fundamental, intentional design flaw of the App Store that misleads consumers: the category of apps that are labeled as free with In-App Purchase.
Six Days in the Dark
Tony Young on Patch Notes and Progress
a major storm system rolled through the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region and beyond, leaving widespread damage—and six powerless days for my family. I did a lot to prepare for emergencies, but this week has shown me where the holes were in my planning.
This is off-topic, but an excellent write-up worth reading.
🔐 Security and Privacy
Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world
Apple sent notifications this week to several people who the company believes were targeted with government spyware, according to two of the alleged targets.
🔨 Support and Tutorials
Zen and the Art of Jamf SSO
Franton on Jamf Tech Thoughts
Every single SaaS app you then get from Jamf will then already be enabled for SSO, you just have to put the accounts in place. Essentially authentication becomes a once and done and the gating is done on the application side.
Using the Jamf Pro API to download IPA files from a JCDS2 distribution point
Rich Trouton on DerFlounder
IPA files stored on a JCDS2 distribution point can be accessed for download in the same way that installer packages can.
How to Configure Jamf Pro and Intune Company Portal for macOS Platform SSO Integration
When configured with Microsoft Entra ID, Platform SSO enables users to sign in to their macOS devices using either smart cards or their Entra ID credentials. Additionally, it can be set up to generate a secure, hardware-bound, non-phishable authentication factor, which is recognized by Entra ID for accessing organizational resources.
🤖 Scripting and Automation
Using Jamf School Variables in Scripts
Jamf School allows for variable substitution all over the place, just not in Scripts! Learn how to deliver Jamf School variables to devices for use in Scripts
Swifties in the Wild: A Tour of My Swift Projects
Bob Gendler on Medium
I used to hate programming — I really struggled with it — until I found the right projects to dive into. If you’re learning to code, you’re not alone: it’s tough, but stick with it and pick projects that excite you.
♻️ Updates and Releases
🎧 Listen
Backblaze Blues, Alectrona Patch Updates
The hosts of Command Control Power discuss recent issues with Backblaze, including failed updates and poor communication, which have eroded trust among users.
Root automatically patches vulnerabilities in container image
John Amaral and Ian Riopel from Root about their solution to transform container security.
The Art of Mac Malware Volume 2
Patrick Wardle’s a busy guy, and 2025 is no exception! No Starch Press just published volume two of the Art of Mac Malware on Detection
The AI chatbot cop squad is here
we speak with 404 Media journalists and co-founders Emanuel Maiberg and Jason Koebler about Overwatch’s capabilities, why police departments are attracted to the technology, and why the murkiness around human trafficking may actually invite unproven solutions like AI chatbots.
🦣 Social Media
Julia Evans on Mastodon
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jvns.caBrendan Shanks on Mastodon
I wouldn't be surprised if this deprecation notice is all we get before AFP client support is removed in macOS 16.
That said, the writing has been on the wall for a long time, If you still have AFP legacy servers, you're probably not in a rush to upgrade to macOS 16 either.
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