macOS

All posts with the macOS tag

Discussion
2 weeks ago

Notification settings now for macOS too!

The wait is finally over! We’re expanding support to configure notification settings for macOS devices as well. What was once exclusive to iOS is now available for macOS too. With this new feature, you’ll be able to choose specific apps and configure notification settings directly from Hexnode UEM’s console. From enabling notifications to turning on…

Discussion
2 weeks ago

Does spotlight indexing affect SSD?

I use spotlight regularly to find files and open apps, so I want to keep it functional. From what I understand, indexing keeps track of document locations, but I have a feeling that constant indexing might be putting unnecessary strain on my SSD.  If I disable it, how will it affect macos features and app…

Discussion
3 weeks ago

Deploy Tab Enhancements: Automate Your Remote Actions

It's been a while since Hexnode introduced Deployments, which has simplified device management, making it smoother than ever. With powerful automation and scheduling capabilities, the Deploy tab has already simplified tasks for our users. Recently, we took it up a notch with its first enhancement of Windows Updates galore! These updates provide users with a…

Discussion
3 weeks ago

FileVault not enabling on some Macs?

Hey folks, So, I tried enabling FileVault on our Mac devices using Hexnode, and for most of them, it worked like a charm. But a few of them aren’t working properly! After entering the user’s password, I get an error saying "There was a problem enabling FileVault" or something along those lines. I can’t wrap…

Discussion
4 weeks ago

Removing Chrome Extensions from Macs

Hey community, our company had installed several Chrome extensions across all employee devices to boost productivity at work. However, due to a recent shift in company policy, all of these extensions have to be uninstalled now. Manually uninstalling them from each device across the entire workplace is a hefty task, especially considering the number of…

Discussion
4 weeks ago

Create admin account on first boot with DEP – macOS

Hey everyone! How do you create admin accounts on your DEP / supervised macOS devices at first boot? Currently, with the Device Enrollment Program, our users authenticate during the initial boot and create standard user accounts. However, I haven’t found a straightforward way to set up a managed admin account during this stage of the…

Discussion
4 weeks ago

Force installation of Extensions in Chrome

Hey folks, We recently rolled out Chrome as the default browser on our macOS devices for the sales team. To streamline their workflow and improve efficiency, we need to enforce the installation of specific Chrome extensions, like a CRM tool and an email tracker. The challenge is ensuring these extensions are automatically installed and stay…

Discussion
4 weeks ago

Set opening page for Safari

Hey, I pushed a configuration profile from hexnode to set Safari’s homepage to a specific website. The issue is that when I open a new tab or window, it doesn’t load the homepage I set.  I used the following key for this, which I found online:    I’m new to this—are there any other keys…

Discussion
4 weeks ago

Missing newly created user account on a locked Mac

I have a Mac enrolled in Hexnode UEM that is in a locked state due to an unknown password for the sole user account. FileVault is enabled, but the recovery key was not escrowed. I used the Create User Account remote action to add a new user account. The action was marked as successful in…

Ideation
2 years ago

Allow local user to auto promote/demote

We use tools to allow local user to promote to admin for a short period of time (1h), they must provide reason and this action is sent to our SIEM for monitoring. We use : Privilege (https://github.com/SAP/macOS-enterprise-privileges) for macOS MakeMeAdmin (https://github.com/pseymour/MakeMeAdmin) for Windows Now that you added local users management on Hexnode, offering a similar…

Ideation
2 years ago

Add Admin user with functionality like Microsoft LAPS

I have been a long-time user of Microsoft LAPS and would like to have similar functionality in Hexnode across different operating systems. Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) is a function that prevents using the same administrative passwords across different endpoints/devices. It regularly changes the passwords and enables management software to retrieve the correct password for…

Ideation
2 years ago

Slack Integration

Dear Team, A slack integration could be really useful for generating alerts. All alerts and notifications can be easily notified to a channel or an IT admin.Saves the time to check emails or Hexnode dashboard. Cheers Ceetus