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
Category: Macintosh
SMU macOS Users, Don’t Upgrade to Sonoma Just Yet!
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!
macOS Users, Ventura may be here, but best practice says wait!
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!
New Outlook for Mac: Why You Don’t Want To Turn It On
Our Mac users may have heard that there is a new Outlook available. While you may be aware of some of its new features, the IT Help Desk encourages users to not enable the New Outlook.
Even though the New Outlook button displays on your ribbon, please keep it in off mode as it will not be able to configure Outlook Exchange.
Continue reading New Outlook for Mac: Why You Don’t Want To Turn It On
Mac Users: Don’t Upgrade to Monterey… Just Yet!
Apple recently announced that the latest update to its macOS, Monterey, is available to the public. While we know people are eager to update to the latest OS to take advantage of the new enhancements for key apps; including Safari, Messages, and Maps, as well as new privacy features, we recommend that users wait until the next “dot” OS update before upgrading University-owned Macs. Continue reading Mac Users: Don’t Upgrade to Monterey… Just Yet!
