Third-party apps that use only a username and password to access Google Accounts will no longer be supported beginning September 30, 2024. Google made this change as part of its ongoing focus on user safety. This older sign-in method puts users at an additional risk of sharing Google account … [Read more...] about Google Sign-In for Third-Party Apps – Action Required
Enable Stolen Device Protection for iPhones
When Stolen Device Protection is enabled, an additional layer of security is required if your iPhone is away from familiar locations such as home or work. The new iOS 17.3 feature helps prevent a thief from making critical changes. All Berkeley Lab users are encouraged to enable the feature on their … [Read more...] about Enable Stolen Device Protection for iPhones
Security Advisory: Update Apple Devices to Address a New Zero-Day Vulnerability
Apple released a security update for Apple devices on February 13, 2023, regarding CVE-2023-23529. This vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely execute code without your knowledge. The latest security updates include the fix to this issue, and we encourage all users to update all Apple devices … [Read more...] about Security Advisory: Update Apple Devices to Address a New Zero-Day Vulnerability
VMware Fusion 13 Now Available
VMware Fusion is software developed to enable Mac users to operate virtual machines running Windows, Linux and other guest operating systems on a host macOS computer without rebooting. The Software Licensing group recently acquired Lab licenses for the latest version, VMware Fusion 13 Pro, which is … [Read more...] about VMware Fusion 13 Now Available
Use Caution Before Upgrading to macOS Ventura
Author: Tap L Apple released a new operating system, macOS Ventura, on October 24, 2022. Review tips from IT for a successful system upgrade. The IT Support Services group recommends Berkeley Lab users exercise caution before upgrading to macOS Ventura. Please review the following … [Read more...] about Use Caution Before Upgrading to macOS Ventura
macOS Monterey is unblocked! But wait!
Hold on! Before you rush to upgrade, here are the things to do: MacOS Monterey compatibility: Find out if your device will work with macOS MontereySoftware that works on macOS Big Sur with M1 or Intel Chipset should work with macOS Monterey.Software Compatibility for macOS Big Sur on M1 … [Read more...] about macOS Monterey is unblocked! But wait!
Security Alert: Update macOS, iOS and watchOS
By Tammera E Campbell on 2021-09-14T19:25:33Z Please take action to update to iOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, and watchOS 7.6.2 on Berkeley Lab and personal Apple systems immediately. Last week, The Citizen Lab informed Apple about a new zero-click iMessage exploit targeting Apple's image … [Read more...] about Security Alert: Update macOS, iOS and watchOS
Caution! Caution! Caution regarding macOS Monterey!
By Tap L on 2021-07-02T15:54:06Z Apple has announced a new operating system, macOS Monterey. They have released a beta version for consumers to download. The first final release is expected in Fall 2021. However, we would like to caution our users to be careful before upgrading to the … [Read more...] about Caution! Caution! Caution regarding macOS Monterey!
Security on MacOS Big Sur 11.3 – M1(ARM)
By Kahefe Haseen Fatima on 2021-05-06T06:54:52Z Make sure to be protected, do a second reboot after the update! Apple released the macOS Big Sur update 11.3 on April 28, 2021. If Sophos is installed on an M1 (ARM) based system prior to the update, the first time the system boots after the … [Read more...] about Security on MacOS Big Sur 11.3 – M1(ARM)
Releasing Big Sur Upgrade
By Tap L on 2021-02-08T18:38:01Z Berkeley Lab IT will be releasing the block on Big Sur for macOS. IT initiated the block to address software incompatibilities, more specifically with the Lab’s anti-virus software Sophos. Those issues can now be resolved by upgrading your Sophos client with the … [Read more...] about Releasing Big Sur Upgrade
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