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How to manage Apple devices at scale without the setup chaos

Apple’s device management ecosystem has matured significantly, but it was built in layers rather than as a single unified system. Apple Configurator, Apple Business Manager (ABM), and mobile device management (MDM) platforms each serve a distinct role. Getting the most out of Apple devices in a business environment means understanding all three and deploying them… Continue reading How to manage Apple devices at scale without the setup chaos

Apple Configurator, Apple Business Manager, and MDM: How they work together

Most small and mid-size businesses with Apple devices have at least heard of mobile device management (MDM) and may have encountered Apple Business Manager (ABM) during onboarding. However, understanding how MDM, ABM, and Apple’s other management tools work together is less common. This guide explains what each tool does, where its capabilities end, and how… Continue reading Apple Configurator, Apple Business Manager, and MDM: How they work together

Apple device management: A guide to the three-layer stack

Managing a fleet of Apple devices in a business environment involves three distinct tools that each handle a different layer of the problem. Apple Configurator handles physical device setup. Apple Business Manager (ABM) handles enrollment, app distribution, and user identity at the organizational level. A mobile device management (MDM) platform handles ongoing policy enforcement, remote… Continue reading Apple device management: A guide to the three-layer stack

A step-by-step guide to removing your data from an Android device for good

Before you sell, donate, trade in, or recycle an Android device, it needs to be properly wiped. Simply deleting files or performing a factory reset without encryption leaves data recoverable by anyone with the right software. Here’s how to properly wipe your Android device, step by step. Step 1: Back up everything you want to… Continue reading A step-by-step guide to removing your data from an Android device for good

How to securely wipe an Android device before you sell, donate, or retire it

Replacing or retiring an Android phone or tablet feels like a simple upgrade until you consider what happens to the data still on the device. Photos, emails, saved passwords, business applications, and account credentials can all survive a basic factory reset if the device wasn’t properly prepared. This guide walks through each step of a… Continue reading How to securely wipe an Android device before you sell, donate, or retire it

Smart ways health systems can protect every device on their network

Healthcare networks are crowded with connected devices, and each one needs to be managed carefully. This article breaks down practical ways health systems can secure their IT environment, from device visibility and access controls to timely updates, continuous monitoring, and robust network protections. Microsegment your network Microsegmentation means dividing a network into smaller, tightly controlled… Continue reading Smart ways health systems can protect every device on their network

Why connected medical devices are a growing security challenge

Modern medical devices connect directly to hospital networks so they can share patient data, support faster decisions, and improve clinical workflows. But that connectivity also creates new openings for cyberthreats, especially when devices are outdated, poorly monitored, or unpatched. This article looks at how healthcare organizations can manage connected medical technology without compromising security. Microsegment… Continue reading Why connected medical devices are a growing security challenge

How hospitals can keep thousands of connected devices secure

Hospitals rely on thousands of connected devices every day, from bedside monitors and imaging systems to staff laptops, printers, tablets, and administrative tools. These devices help teams deliver care, coordinate treatment, and keep operations moving, but every connected device can also become a security risk. This article explores how health systems can keep track of… Continue reading How hospitals can keep thousands of connected devices secure

Should you keep your phone plugged in? Here’s what you need to know

You may have heard that charging your phone overnight or frequently topping it off could damage the battery. But is that really true? This article breaks down the facts about phone charging habits in simple terms, helping you make smarter choices that can extend your phone’s battery life. How do phone batteries work? Modern smartphones… Continue reading Should you keep your phone plugged in? Here’s what you need to know

Always charging your phone? Here’s the real impact on battery life

Is leaving your phone on the charger overnight doing more harm than good? In this article, we explain how modern batteries work and clear up common charging myths, without the technical jargon. How do phone batteries work? Modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are smarter and safer than older types, and your phone has… Continue reading Always charging your phone? Here’s the real impact on battery life