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The Startup Mac Stack: Jamf, Okta, and Onboarding That Runs Itself
Apple Mdm Security|4 August 2026|9 min

The Startup Mac Stack: Jamf, Okta, and Onboarding That Runs Itself

Why fast-growing startups standardise on Macs, and how Jamf Pro, Jamf Protect, Okta and an HRIS integration turn onboarding into a system that runs itself.

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Articles|31 July 2026|12 min

GDPR and Mac Data Protection: The UK Business Compliance Guide for 2026

GDPR compliance for Mac-based UK businesses in 2026: FileVault done properly, MDM enforcement, the Data Use and Access Act changes, and a checklist you can audit yourself against.

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AI Governance for UK Businesses: Why It Matters and How to Enforce It
Apple Mdm Security|23 July 2026|7 min

AI Governance for UK Businesses: Why It Matters and How to Enforce It

Why AI governance matters for UK businesses in 2026, from shadow AI to the EU AI Act, and how to enforce it on your Mac fleet instead of just writing a policy.

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Synology Best Practices for Mac-Based Businesses: Security, Settings and 10GbE (2026 Guide)
Apple Mdm Security|10 July 2026|26 min

Synology Best Practices for Mac-Based Businesses: Security, Settings and 10GbE (2026 Guide)

How to choose and set up a Synology RackStation for a Mac business in 2026: rack vs desktop, hardening, SMB for macOS, Time Machine, and 10GbE.

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Okta vs Entra ID vs Google vs JumpCloud: Choosing an Identity Provider for a Mac-First Business in 2026
Apple Mdm Security|3 July 2026|11 min

Okta vs Entra ID vs Google vs JumpCloud: Choosing an Identity Provider for a Mac-First Business in 2026

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and JumpCloud compared for Mac-first businesses. Platform SSO support, Apple Business Manager federation, MFA experience, and 2026 pricing, from an Apple MSP that deploys them.

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Platform SSO on macOS 27: one login for the Mac and everything else, no Microsoft required
Apple Mdm Security|29 June 2026|8 min

Platform SSO on macOS 27: one login for the Mac and everything else, no Microsoft required

macOS 27 moves Platform SSO into Declarative Device Management and adds a web-based login window, so staff sign in to the Mac with your identity provider and inherit that session everywhere. Here is how it works, the exact Apple keys, and why you do not need Microsoft Entra or Intune to run it.

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macOS 27 changes how Macs are managed: binary control is in, PPPC is out
Apple Mdm Security|15 June 2026|8 min

macOS 27 changes how Macs are managed: binary control is in, PPPC is out

WWDC 2026 brought two big shifts for managed Macs: native binary allow and deny lists through the Endpoint Security framework, and a new declarative privacy framework that replaces PPPC. Here is what changes, with the exact MDM keys, and what UK businesses should do before the autumn release.

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We Couldn't Buy the Board We Needed, So We Designed Our Own PCB with Claude Code
Labs|12 June 2026|6 min

We Couldn't Buy the Board We Needed, So We Designed Our Own PCB with Claude Code

We needed a USB-C Power Delivery breakout for a hardware project and the board that fits can't be bought right now. So we designed and manufactured our own with KiCad and Claude Code. Here's the full build, including the mistakes.

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Is Munki Still Relevant in 2026? Yes, But Not as Your MDM
Apple Mdm Security|9 June 2026|9 min

Is Munki Still Relevant in 2026? Yes, But Not as Your MDM

Munki is alive in 2026: version 7 is a full Swift rewrite supporting macOS 26. But it was never an MDM. Here's where Munki still wins, where Jamf, Mosyle and Intune take over, and the pairing most teams should run.

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