USB Drives, Keyboards, Mice: Approved Peripherals for Government Macs
Connecting peripherals to your government Mac isn’t as simple as plugging in any device from Amazon. Federal security requirements mean only approved USB drives, keyboards,...
AirPrint on Government Networks: Making Your Mac Talk to Printers
Printing from your government Mac shouldn’t require a PhD in network administration. AirPrint makes wireless printing simple, but government networks add layers of complexity. Here’s...
OneDrive for Mac on .mil and .gov: Sync Settings That Work
OneDrive for Government provides secure cloud storage for federal employees, syncing files between your Mac and Microsoft’s government cloud. Proper configuration ensures reliable sync while...
SharePoint Access from Safari: Why Your Mac Needs Edge
SharePoint is where government teams store, share, and collaborate on documents. While Safari is macOS’s native browser, accessing SharePoint often works better with Microsoft Edge....
Teams for Mac: Features, Bugs, and Workarounds for Fed Users
Microsoft Teams has become essential for federal collaboration, but the Mac version has its quirks. Understanding Teams’ features, known issues, and workarounds helps government Mac...
Troubleshooting PIV and CAC Card Issues on Mac: Comprehensive Guide
PIV and CAC card issues on Mac can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying to access critical government systems. This comprehensive troubleshooting guide covers the...
M4 MacBook Air Approved for NIPR Network Use
The new M4 MacBook Air has received authorization for use on NIPR networks, according to updated federal acquisition guidance. Approved Configurations Both the 13-inch and...
Federal IT Guidance Updated for macOS Sequoia Deployment
The Federal CIO Council has issued updated guidance on macOS Sequoia adoption for civilian agencies. The new memo clarifies the approval timeline and security baseline...
Apple Releases Critical macOS Security Update for Federal Systems
Apple has released a critical security update for macOS that federal IT administrators should deploy immediately. The update, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2,...
Microsoft 365 on Mac: Word, Excel, and Outlook for Government
Microsoft 365 is the productivity backbone of federal government work. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint on your Mac integrate with government cloud services while meeting...