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⚙️ Apple Updates
One last look at software support as macOS 26 Tahoe winds down the Intel Mac era
we can now present a fairly definitive look at how Apple has handled the entire Intel transition, compare it to how the PowerPC-to-Intel switch went two decades ago, and predict what it might mean about support for Apple Silicon Macs.
🔐 Security and Privacy
Jamf Security 360: 2025 Enterprise Mac Security Threats
The 2025 Mac Threat Report offers a focused look at enterprise Mac security trends combining real-world incident analysis, original threat research and expert insight to help security teams strengthen their defenses.
Inside the BlueNoroff Web3 macOS Intrusion Analysis
Huntress received contact from a partner saying that an end user had downloaded, potentially, a malicious Zoom extension. The depth of the intrusion became immediately apparent upon installing the Huntress EDR agent, and after some analysis, it was discovered that the lure used to gain access was received by the victim several weeks prior.
🔨 Support and Tutorials
Managing SSO via GitOps in FleetDM
To incorporate your existing SSO configuration in your FleetDM GitOps configuration YAML, you’ll need to figure out which keys you need to add.
Mastering macOS Troubleshooting with Jamf Pro: A Command-Line Approach
Sagar Rastogi on Jamf Tech Thoughts
walk through real-world command-line troubleshooting techniques for both macOS system issues and Jamf Pro management.
Setting reduced transparency on macOS Sequoia
Rich Trouton on DerFlounder
As of macOS Sequoia, it does not appear to be possible to manage the Reduce transparency setting using a defaults command but it is possible to manage it via a configuration profile.
How to Clean Xcode Junk and Reclaim Valuable Disk Space on Your Mac
I’ll show you how to effectively clean up Xcode-related files, free up precious disk space, and boost your development workflow.
🤖 Scripting and Automation
Tahoe-Compatibility-Checker
This script was designed to be used as an Extension Attribute on Jamf Pro server to ensure specific requirements have been met to deploy macOS Tahoe.
Push it real good: Re-triggering Jamf macOS Onboarding for core software deployment
Phillip Ross on The Digital Desktop
Jamf’s macOS Onboarding tool can enhance user engagement by providing an informative interface during software deployment.
A Terraform Provider for Apple Business and School Manager
Neil Martin on SoundMacGuy
A Terraform provider with some data sources to grab stuff from the shiny new Apple Business/School Manager API!
And already an update with a follow-up post:
can now manage device assignments to MDM Servers
Automating Token Generation for Apple School Managers New API
Instead I want to talk about what I’ve done since seeing his ZSH script. At this point I can’t decide if I’ve used smarts to automated the hell out of it….or over engineered a solution to a problem that isn’t going to exist! In any case, I had fun with the little project so Im here to share.
♻️ Updates and Releases
🎧 Listen
Streamlining Revenue: Affiliate Insights and Network Solutions
Joe and Jerry dive into the intricacies of network monitoring, leveraging affiliate programs for additional revenue, and the challenges of managing client relationships.
Breaking down multi-display support on the Mac
Bernie Thompson from Plugable about all the ins and outs for Thunderbolt docks, multi-display support, DisplayLink, the new Plugable UD-7400PD, and more.
DDM with Bryce from Addigy
we’re going deep on DDM’s nuts and bolts with Bryce from Addigy on their journey to DDM management.
The data on denying social media for kids (re-air)
we revisit a 2024 interview with Dr. Jean Twenge about her research into the differences in America between today’s teens and the many generations that came before.