Apple iOS Security Guide – A Must for Read for Any Admin Managing iPads

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Apple iOS Security Guide – A Must for Read for Any Admin Managing iPads

Apple iOS Security Guide was last published in May 2016. Though there have been many advancements, the information contained in the guide is fundamental to enterprise admins interested in keeping iOS devices secure. To get your copy, click here. Every iOS device combines software, hardware, and services designed to work together for maximum security and a transparent user experience. iOS protects not only the device and its data at rest, but the entire ecosystem, including everything…

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macOS Man Pages from Apple Developer

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macOS Man Pages from Apple Developer

There are many useful features of macOS that must be accessed by using commands in the Terminal app. These can include anything from fixing file permissions to LDAP binding settings. Luckily there is documentation about each one of these commands and how to use them, the man (manual) pages. Man pages are sets of instructions and examples of these Terminal commands you can use in macOS. Man Pages from Apple’s Developer site contains HTML versions…

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Opt out of ad tracking on iOS devices

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Opt out of ad tracking on iOS devices

Apple uses data collected from your iOS device along with an identifier associated with your Apple ID to send you interest based ads. Some ad tracking in iOS is also location based. When you sign in with an Apple ID on an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Apple TV, Apple reads your advertising identifier so that its advertising system can track you across apps. Fortunately, you can opt out of this if you wish. (Learn more about Apple’s…

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Apple TV Settings for Deployment in Schools

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Apple TV Settings for Deployment in Schools

At Eanes ISD, we have a standard set of Apple TV Settings for schools that we prefer to use. The goal is that teachers will be able to use the device without having to do any configuration. Ideally, teachers get to concentrate on teaching and not “futzing” with setting up technology. There are a number of ways to configure these, but the list below seems to work well for our teachers. Setting these up involves a…

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Uninstalling Silverlight Player for Mac

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Uninstalling Silverlight Player for Mac

This how-to article will walk you through uninstalling silverlight player for the Mac. Silverlight is a Microsoft video technology for streaming media. It can be a required install when using services in Edu settings like Hudl. If Silverlight doesn’t work often simply installing the latest version will help. However, there may be times when it is best to remove the previous versions and then install the latest patch. The Terminal commands below will remove Silverlight….

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iOS Restrictions Allowed by Apple for MDM

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iOS Restrictions Allowed by Apple for MDM

The list below includes the iOS restrictions you can use to create profiles to lock down or allow various apps, content and settings on managed iPads. The first list includes the restrictions for the basic iOS native or general settings. Then come the Application Restrictions. Last are the Media Settings. The list comes from JAMFPro MDM, but many MDM systems can do the same things. Apple actually controls what can be restricted. Those of you…

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RePartitioning a Cranky USB Drive in Mac OS X with CLI

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RePartitioning a Cranky USB Drive in Mac OS X with CLI

Sometimes when you try to repartition a USB drive in Disk Utility in OS X, the “partition” option is greyed out. When this happens there is a simple CLI command that will fix the issue. First identify which disk is mounted by looking at the details in Disk Utility. Then modify the “diskX” in the command below replacing “X” with the number of the mounted drive. I will demonstrate an example below. Command: diskutil partitionDisk…

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How to unselect proxy settings

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How to unselect proxy settings

In Windows to change the system settings Control Panel Network & Internet -> Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings Then Uncheck everythting. Internet Explorer Go to Internet Options – Connections – Look at LAN Settings Proxy should NOT be checked Chrome Settings -> Show Advanced Options Under Network click “Change Proxy Settings” Make sure everything is unchecked. Firefox Click on the settings tab on far right corner In the Settings Menu click on Advanced…

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Meet Your New TA: Apple Classroom

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Meet Your New TA: Apple Classroom

Resources for the presentation “Meet Your New TA: Apple Classroom” We will have a hands-on tour of various features with this awesome new app from Apple. Not be be confused with other classroom apps, Apple Classroom truly is a digital teaching assistant. Meet Your New Teaching Assistant – Apple.com Classroom is a powerful iPad app that helps teachers guide learning, share work, and manage student devices. Teachers can launch a specific app, website, or textbook…

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Find Your Perfect MDM Partner – Resources for Mobile Device Management

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Find Your Perfect MDM Partner – Resources for Mobile Device Management

MDM Resources for the presentation “The Dating Game: Find Your Perfect MDM Partner” This panel for TCEA and ISTE will feature veteran technology directors and MDM coordinators on the topic of Mobile Device Management in K-12 education. Each panelist uses a different vendor, uses MDM for varying degrees of complexity and scale, has different back ground experience, and is working in small to large schools. Apple’s IT and Deployment Site – Amazing resources here. Definitely…

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