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macOS: FileVault Disk Encryption (some clarification): Recently news broke that Microsoft handed over Bitlocker recovery keys to the FBI. Microsoft was able to hand over the keys because Windows 11 by default uploads the Bitlocker recovery key to a Microsoft account. On Windows 11 Home it is also the only option for saving that Bitlocker recovery key. …

macOS: Universal Clipboard stopped working between Mac and other devices: How to fix!: Today is a short one. If your Mac and iPhone are no longer sharing their clipboard contents, preventing you from copying and pasting the contents of your Mac onto your iPhone or vice versa, this Terminal command will fix the problem. Open Terminal, run this command. It should be immediately fixed: …

Intune + macOS: Enforcing software updates by a specific time using DDM: Intune has offered software update management for macOS 14 and newer via declarative device management (DDM) for some time now. However, until recently, the administrator had to update the OS Version String of an existing policy or create a new policy every time Apple released a new software update. …

Welcome to Mac A Difference!: Welcome to Mac A Difference! The intention behind this blog is to show you how you can use your Mac to make a difference in your own life and the lives of others, in a personal and business context. Expect posts about automations, management, enrollment, security, power user tools, and much more. …