Updated Restart Requirements for SMU-Owned Macs

computer check iconTo maintain optimal performance and security for our Mac computers on campus, we are implementing an updated restart policy in our device management platform, Jamf. Regularly restarting your computer is essential for keeping the operating system up to date, resolving memory issues, and ensuring that applications run smoothly.

Here’s an overview of the new policy! Continue reading Updated Restart Requirements for SMU-Owned Macs

SMU macOS Users, Don’t Upgrade to Sequoia Just Yet!

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While Apple has launched Sequoia 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 Sequoia Just Yet!

macOS Upgrade Information: Monterey Support Ending

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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

SMU macOS Users, Don’t Upgrade to Sonoma Just Yet!

macOS Sonoma iconWhile 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!

macOS VenturaWhile 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!