Over the past few months, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive users on Apple computers have experienced small and not-so-small changes to how files saved to these cloud services appear in the Finder. The notes below address the user experience with Google Drive specifically, but some of these particulars are relevant also for other cloud file storage solutions.
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DMARC and email deliverability
A retail client recently approached us with a challenge: can Macktez help them to deliver 3-5 million emails a month to verified subscribers from multiple platforms without getting tagged as spam? Within the first two months we could confirm through DMARC reporting that the number and percentage of sent emails that were delivered properly had gone up.
Goto / LogMeIn security breach
If you or your organization is using LastPass or other Goto services, please contact Macktez right away so we can review your security profile and address any vulnerabilities.
macOS Ventura app compatibility issues
This Friday afternoon, 2/10, we are removing the delay to these pushes to end users, and allow end-user based upgrades to Ventura.
Macktez Security Updates: macOS Monterey 12.6.1 and Ventura 13
Apple released a couple very important updates this week, and we’re reaching out today to provide information and guidance around those.
Critical macOS updates
Apple has released critical security updates this week, and the Macktez release schedule will be tighter than for prior releases.
Windows 11 upgrade
Macktez is not releasing a Windows 11 upgrade at this time, but Microsoft has begun automatic installs on compatible computers.
Critical vulnerability in APC batteries
A major security vulnerability has recently been identified for network-connected backup batteries made by APC (Schneider Electric).