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As is well known, everywhere you can find articles raving about fantastic reviews of the new features that will be present in Macos 15. For those in a hurry, I will try to throw out a very quick list of incoming features: Apple has recently unveiled macOS 15, named Sequoia, after the iconic Californian National Park. This update brings a host of new features and improvements designed to enhance the Mac experience. Here are some of the highlights: **1. iPhone Mirroring**: One of the standout features is iPhone Mirroring, which allows users to display and interact with their iPhone screen directly on their Mac. This feature supports full control of the iPhone, including app usage and audio routing, making it a seamless integration between devices4. **2. Enhanced FaceTime Backgrounds**: The latest update, macOS 15.1, introduces new FaceTime backgrounds inspired by the scenic views of Apple Park. These backgrounds aim to make video calls more engaging and visually appealing12. **3. Improve...

As you should may know, last Friday, CrowdStrike faced a significant incident when a faulty update to its Falcon sensor configuration caused widespread IT outages globally.  The update, which was deployed on July 19, 2024, between 04:09 and 05:27 UTC, included a configuration error in Channel File 291 that led to system crashes on Windows machines running the affected version of the Falcon sensor. This error caused the infamous "blue screen of death" (BSOD), resulting in severe disruptions for businesses worldwide, including banks, airlines, and other critical sectors​. The faulty update specifically targeted named pipes used by common command and control (C2) frameworks in cyberattacks. However, a logic error in the update's configuration triggered system crashes, rendering affected systems inoperable. Devices with Windows' BitLocker encryption enabled faced additional challenges, as recovering from the crash required access to recovery keys often stored on servers ...

In Microsoft Intune, you can delete multiple devices by creating and applying a device cleanup policy or by removing devices manually using the Intune admin console. Here are two methods to delete multiple devices in Intune: Method 1: Using Device Cleanup Policy (Recommended) Create a Device Cleanup Policy : Sign in to the Microsoft 365 Device Management portal ( https://devicemanagement.microsoft.com/ ). Go to "Devices" > "Device cleanup policies." Click on "Create policy." Configure the policy settings, such as the number of days a device should be inactive before deletion and whether to notify users before deletion. You can also choose to exclude specific device groups. Save the policy. Assign the Policy : After creating the policy, assign it to the desired group of devices or users. This will determine which devices will be subject to the cleanup policy. Monitor and Verify : Over time, Intune will automatically evaluate the devices based on the poli...

With the evolution of mobile device management (MDM) and the increasing focus on security and management capabilities, Microsoft Intune has been at the forefront of providing robust solutions for enterprises. However, as technology progresses, older methods become outdated, and it becomes necessary to deprecate certain features to ensure that users are utilizing the most secure and efficient options available. One such transition is the deprecation of Device Administrator (Device Admin) management in Microsoft Intune. What’s the Scoop with Device Admin? Think of Device Admin like the veteran manager of Android devices. It’s been around for a while, but it started to show its age some years ago. Sure, it did its job back in the day, but it's got some security holes and lacks the fancy features we need now. Reasons for Deprecation: Security Concerns: Device Admin relies on extensive device permissions, often requiring administrator-level access. This broad access poses significant s...