For those of us using SMU-owned Mac devices, updates and patches for macOS Monterey will be discontinued this fall. This means it is imperative that you make sure your Mac is up-to-date on software and OS updates! We have some information for you regarding your SMU devices and this support change. Continue reading macOS Upgrade Information: Monterey Support Ending
When macOS Sonoma was released in the fall of 2023, we recommended that users of SMU Macs hold off on upgrading while OIT investigated and tested to ensure compatibility with all of our major platforms and software. Today, we are happy to report that you can now upgrade to Sonoma at your convenience! Continue reading SMU Macs Can Now Update to macOS Sonoma
OIT will soon be introducing Jamf as our new management platform for Mac devices. This new platform will replace Ivanti (formerly LANDesk) as the method to install software on your Mac and for OIT to ensure Macs are kept up-to-date and secure. In the next few weeks, we will begin transitioning devices to Jamf. Some action will be required on your part, so here’s a summary of what to expect when your device is moved over. Continue reading New Device Management Platform Comes to Macs This Fall
While Apple has launched Sonoma as their latest update to macOS, we recommend that users wait until the next update before upgrading University-owned computers. We know you may be chomping on the bit to click install, but we are currently reviewing any potential conflicts with other University applications or fixes that might be needed.
While you wait, here are a few features that our Mac users can expect in the upcoming weeks. Continue reading SMU macOS Users, Don’t Upgrade to Sonoma Just Yet!
While Apple has launched Ventura as their latest update to macOS, we recommend that users wait until the next update before upgrading University-owned computers. We know you may be chomping on the bit to click install, but we are currently reviewing any potential conflicts with other University applications or fixes that might be needed.
While you wait, here are a few features that our Mac users can expect in the upcoming weeks. Continue reading macOS Users, Ventura may be here, but best practice says wait!
