Best OSX Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 393: AI talent, Meta, and COO 52:46

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The turmoil at Apple is not new, but what is new is how some of the companies top AI engineers are leaving the company. The latest was lured away by Meta, who have just invested $3.5 billion in its artificial intelligence projects. Apple's longtime Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, has announced he's retiring. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs…

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Episode 419: Device Compliance with Sriram & Preetham from Scalefusion 1:18:46

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Sriram & Preetham from Scalefusion join us to talk about device security & compliance, as well as how to handle the necessary access control issues that can come from it. Whether it’s SSF, app management, identity management, there’s always knock-on effects. How can folks handle them? Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - …

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Going Linux #469 · Listener Feedback 1:02:55

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Bill tries ZFS. Our topics: Microsoft's support for Windows 10 is about to end - to keep your computer running a fully supported OS switch to Linux, Linux on Chromebooks, CD ripping, Cosmic Desktop Environment, Pivot tables, Linux and AI, Accessibility on Linux. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #469 · Listener Feedback 01:35 Bill tries ZFS 03:…

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#SGGQA 403: Android 16 Security, Samsung Chip Drama, A Week with the Vivo X200 Ultra 2:45:11

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Ted Cruz is REBUFFED, and states might still be allowed to regulate AI. A study from Sweden details challenges of using screens in education. CloudFlare targets AI scraping sites for free. Samsung is having a rough time selling chips and making chips for other customers. Windows 11 has FINALLY surpassed Windows 10! Android 16 might warn people if t…

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Deconstructing Xcode with xTool with Kabir Oberai 40:37

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Kabir Oberai joins us to talk about xTool, Cross-platform Xcode replacement and how Xcode works under the hood to build apps. Guest Kabir Oberai Kabir Oberai (@[email protected]) - Mastodon https://x.com/kabiroberai Announcements macOS Virtual Machine App for Developers - Bushel SyntaxKit - More Friendly SwiftSyntax API Post Show Discussi…

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Episode 418: Looking at PSSO after WWDC, with Michael Epping & Joel Rennich 1:26:24

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We have all enjoyed seeing Apple make the noticeable shift to embracing modern cloud identity with the integrations we have seen over the past few years. From modern authentication at enrollment, Single Sign on extensions through to Federation of Managed Apple accounts and Platform Single Sign-on. The announcements at WWDC this year gave us more re…

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#SGGQA 402: Nothing Phone 3 Leaks, Wacky Phone Lenses, Sony WH-1000XM6, and More Open Ear Buds - PJ POD 2:49:36

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Last Monday of the month and we're going to keep this week chill! Wrapping up reviews on Sony's newest premium headphones, Nothing Phone 3 leaks, a WACKY long range phone camera lens, and some clip on jewelry that also plays music!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links - https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4MZVideo Replay - https://yo…

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Episode 392: Alexa+, Charging, and iOS 26 56:17

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Dave got a new speaker assistant for his home... and it's powered by Alexa. We talk about how much better Alexa is than Siri and even throw in some comments about Gemini, Google's AI assistant (spoiler, it's better than Siri too). We also talk about charging one device off of anotherfor instance, charging your AirPods using your phone. And we look …

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Episode 417: WWDC Wrap and First Look at Betas 1:23:34

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We’re into the beta season! Apple has released a bunch of documentation, as well as a full suite of betas to go with everything we talked about last week on the Flashcast. We’ll be talking PSSO, MDM Migration, and the AxM APIs. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Links: https://developer.apple.com/documenta…

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#SGGQA 401: Xbox and AMD, Apple iCloud Lawsuit, Fairphone 6 Leaks, Google Trains AI on Youtube Content

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A bill before the Senate could block states from regulating AI for ten years. Google is getting sued by a solar company for AI search hallucinations. Apple will be facing another consumer lawsuit over iCloud. xAI faces lawsuit over environmental impact of their AI data centers. Google is using YouTube content to train Gemini and Veo3. Adobe launche…

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Episode 391: ETA, Liquid Glass, and iCloud Storage 1:00:25

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Have you ever shared your ETA with someone? Most of us have. Dave has a suggestion for how ETA should work in the future. We talk about the Apple's new design, Liquid Glass, and what drove the company to move in that direction for its OSes. We also talk about a new lawsuit that Apple faces over iCloud storage. Follow this podcast Brought to you by:…

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Episode 416: DDM with Bryce from Addigy 1:20:05

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Declarative Device Management is just as easy as turning on the protocol, accepting the messages, and then responding over the new channel, right? Should be a couple weeks' work for any MDM, right? Well, we’re going deep on DDM’s nuts and bolts with Bryce from Addigy on their journey to DDM management. Let’s see how it really went? Hosts: Tom Bridg…

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#SGGQA 400: AI TikTok Influencers, Google AI Podcasts, A Weekend with Android 16 2:52:41

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The Trump administration is unplugging plans to roll out more fiber broadband. A new PS3 emulator for Android devices is on the Google Play store. TikTok is launching a new AI suite of tools including AI Influencers. Google is turning your search results into an AI podcast.Pebble remains on track to launch the Core 2 Watch. Google seems to be strug…

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Episode 390: WWDC review 1:05:15

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Apple's annual WWDC was this week and there is a lot to unpack. We look at reactions from the keynote and dive into some of the announcements, like the new Liquid Glass interface, and of course, all of the new OS releases. There are some other featues that were announced as well, like AirPods translation that we'll talk about, as well. Show Notes: …

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Flashcast 15: WWDC 25 1:23:32

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With WWDC announced for June 9 through 12 this year, we’re all looking forward to whatever new device management capabilities we get to see. Toss a coin to your MDM vendors (o' valley of plenty) for they are the ones that need to turn these wonderful new frameworks and features into something that we as Mac Admins can integrate into the workflows w…

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Live from CommunityKit WWDC 2025 with Matt Massicotte 25:44

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Live from CommunityKit, Leo is joined by Matt Massicotte to discuss everything announced today at WWDC 2025. Guest Matt Massicotte - @[email protected] massicotte.org | I write stuff here. Matt Massicotte (@massicotte.org) — Bluesky mattmassicotte (Matt Massicotte) Matt Massicotte | LinkedIn Matt Massicotte (@mattie) / X Announcements BrightD…

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#SGGQA 399: Switch 2 Repairs ROG XBox Ally, Apple Trashes AI "Reasoning" Ahead of WWDC 1:59:56

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The FCC is kinda broken right now. Ted Cruz will hold up Broadband funding to any state that tries to regulate AI. Google rolls the dice on another court case, this time opting for a jury trial.iFixit isn't much impressed with the Switch 2 repair-ability. Microsoft shows off the "new" ROG Xbox Ally. Apple publishes a study on how AI doesn't really …

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WWDC25 Keynote 1:32:26

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Watch the WWDC25 keynote introducing our broadest design update ever and a more helpful Apple Intelligence. You’ll also learn about exciting features coming with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, visionOS 26, and tvOS 26.By Apple

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Going Linux #468 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 1 36:35

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Today, we're tackling a question we hear a lot: "How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?" It's a great question, and the answer is often simpler than you might think. One of the easiest ways is to use a USB drive. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #468· How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 1 02:20 Bill …

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Episode 389: Popcorn, WWDC, and OS numbering 58:24

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The podcast takes a little twist this week as Dave and I talk about our love of popcorn and Dave's new gadget to help him get the perfect batch every time. We also talk about some of the rumors surrounding WWDC and what we should expect from the keynote on Monday. One of the things that is supposedly changing is the numbering of all the OSes begini…

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v26.0 with Peter Witham 51:50

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Before Leo heads to California, Peter joins to discuss Apple's crazy year and what we expect from WWDC 2025. Guest Peter Witham - Developer, Podcaster, Streamer CompileSwift Podcast Peter Witham | LinkedIn Peter Witham - YouTube CompileDev - Twitch Peter Witham (@compileswift) • Instagram photos and videos CompileSwift | Facebook GrfxGuru - Github …

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#SGGQA 398: Google's Court Case for Chrome, Microsoft's Carbon Footprint, Can Social Media be Less Addictive? 2:08:44

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The case over Google's monopoly is over, and now we wait to see what the penalties might be. Nebraska wants to make social media less addictive for kids with a new law. Germany might tax Facebook and Google more. Microsoft's carbon footprint continues to rise. I did not expect AI slop to be SO popular that now real people are trying to copy AI. And…

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Episode 415: Codesigning and Building Software in 2025 1:13:47

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Joel Rennich’s back with us to talk about code signing certificates, Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Guests: Joel Rennich - LinkedIn Links: Dave Pike Set - Mathar

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Episode 414: The Why of Mac Admins Conferences 1:14:44

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There are a lot of incredible conferences out there for Mac Admins to attend - MacSysAdmin, MacAdmins Conference at Penn State, X World, Objective by the Sea - but what’s the story behind the story? This week we’re talking with conference organizers about how they think about their events, the challenges that they face, and the future of these crit…

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Episode 388: Jony Ive and OpenAI, Epic Games 1:02:40

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The biggest news this week was the purchase of Jony Ive's company, io, by OpenAI for $6.5 billion dollars. According to the reports, I've's company is a device startup. Sam Altman said he is “excited to try to create a new generation of AI-powered computers.” Epic Games and Apple are continuing to spare, although it seems like the battle is coming …

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#SGGQA 397: Google I/O with Less Android, Xiaomi's New Chip, More Ads Coming to YouTube, NVIDIA Bullies Media 2:30:58

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Meta argues in court that "enshittification" doesn't exist, and ads in Instagram are a boon for consumers. NextCloud successfully battles back against Google for app updates. YouTube adding more AI ads to ruin your viewing experience. Xiaomi demos a new chip that should put more pressure on Tensor. Microsoft discontinues the Surface Laptop Studio.G…

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Episode 413: Live from MacAD.uk 2025 49:11

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Tom & Marcus are in Brighton this week with three friends: Neil Johnson, Cat McDonald, and Liam Donnelly. MacAD.UK 2025 was full of great talks, so let’s dial it in and talk with three of the best speakers. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Guests: Neil Johnson - LinkedIn Cat McDonald Liam Donnelly - Link…

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Episode 387: Apple Maps, Apple Music, and The Pope 53:25

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Apple has introduced some new features in Apple Maps including a Detailed City Experience for the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco. Maps also now has insights, ratings, and reviews from expert sources, most notably the Michelin Guide. Did you know Pope Leo has his own trading card? Not only that, it set a new sales record, topping LeBron James. Show …

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#SGGQA XTRA - Lucas Gutterman of US PIRG Chats About Gadgets "Designed to Last" 48:48

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It’s REALLY annoying when a gadget becomes waste because of bad software!The folks at U.S. PIRG have started a list of gadgets that were sent to landfills before their time. Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG sat down with me to chat about the enormous scale of the problem, and ways consumers can get more bang for their gadget buck! eWaste Graveyard http…

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Episode 412: Just Us - Latest News and Stuff 1:21:57

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Erin Merchant’s back with the Mac Admins Podcast to help us get caught up with the latest news and events. We’re talking macOS 15.4 (and 15.4.1), the latest kerfuffles with Apple Intelligence, and we’re all wondering why Tom’s MacBook Pro keeps restarting in his backpack. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom…

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#SGGQA 396: Tariffs with China Paused, Windows 10 Support Extended, XPERIA 1 VII Leaks 2:33:26

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A wild week of political news. Trump and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days. Trump kills a broadband initiative meant to help connect people and train people in tech jobs. The FTC will not enforce "click to cancel" rule. Republicans kill WiFi options for low income students.Plus, Philips intros 3D printing repair kits for their products. Micr…

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Episode 386: Things we love about Apple and cassettes 56:26

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Some people have never used a cassette tape to listen to music, my kids being among them. This week Dave takes a little side route into one of his thoughts on listening to cassettes. We have spent a lot of time talking about things that Apple has done wrong this past year in regards to AI and Siri, so this week we change things up and talk about th…

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#SGGQA 395: Galaxy S25 Edge Leaks, Half Life 3 is Playable, Tim Cook Blew Up the App Store 2:50:10

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The Galaxy S25 Edge has leaked! Are folks excited for "thin" again?We got inside info on Apple operations, and it seems Tim Cook has blown up Apple's control over payments on the iPhone. Spotify was quick to jump on Apple's market misstep. Half Life 3 is being play tested. Game site Polygon was sold to Valnet.And we say one more fond goodbye to Sky…

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Episode 411: The Art of Mac Malware Volume 2 1:28:19

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Patrick Wardle’s a busy guy, and 2025 is no exception! No Starch Press just published volume two of the Art of Mac Malware on Detection, including a free PDF version. Objective by the Sea is back in October in the Balearics. iOS Security Research is a new area of focus, but there’s plenty to talk about. Welcome back, Patrick! Hosts: Tom Bridge - @t…

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Episode 385: Formula 1, Gemini, and Apple's 30% 1:00:47

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I'm heading off to Miami this weekend to see the Formula 1 Grand Prix and take a tour of the pit lane. Dave tells us about his Formula 1 experience and his trip to Texas. We also talk about the rumored deal between Apple and Google to have Apple use Gemini in Apple Intelligence—this is probably the best news ever for Apple's AI efforts. If you have…

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Episode 410: The 2025 Apple in the Enterprise Report Card 1:24:20

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Jason Snell and Weldon Dodd are back on the Mac Admins Podcast to discuss this year’s Apple in the Enterprise Report Card. How did the last year go for Mac Admins with Apple Products? Well, let’s find out… Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Guests: Jason Snell - @jsnell Weldon Dodd - LinkedIn Links: https:…

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Going Linux #467 · Listener Feedback 36:35

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We discuss Ubuntu Cinnamon vs. Linux Mint Cinnamon. Our feedback includes supporting open source, about Fedora, backup solutions, office suites, switching from Zorin to MATE, and 'What's wrong with the world?'. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #467 · Listener Feedback 02:20 Bill is still running Zorin OS 02:27 Larry and Bill discuss switching …

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#SGGQA 394 Let's chat about some movies! Vampires, Zombies, and SHLOCKY Action! (PJ Pod) 2:24:54

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It's the end of the month and that means we're doing a pajama podcast!What movies have you watched this month? Was there a vampire in the movie? Did it our die hard 'Die Hard'? Are we stoked for a new Robocop game?Let's get our tech week started right!--Show notes and links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4KvVideo Replay: https://youtube.com/live/brRg…

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Episode 384: Available Now and paying for Apple intelligence 58:58

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Dave has a few questions for our listeners about the difference in inexpensive dash cams compared to the more expensive models. Apple dropped the "Available Now" tagline from its Apple Intelligence page because... well, it's not available. A new survey suggests that people would be willing to pay up to $10 a month for Apple Intelligence. Brought to…

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Episode 409: What's a VAR for? 1:10:34

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Kevin English and Tom Rice from SHI join the pod this week to talk about Value Added Resellers and their role in the Apple Ecosystem. Ever wonder how the models work for these folks? We’re here to tell you. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Guests: Tom Rice - LinkedIn Kevin English - LinkedIn Links: https…

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#SGGQA 393: Meta on Trial, Google's Ad Monopoly, Phones With BIG Batteries are Coming! 2:58:57

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Tesla has been accused of messing with odometers to void warranties. Synology is forcing customers to use their branded hard drives. Microsoft unveiled a 1-bit AI model. Google and Meta are facing some potentially harsh outcomes from recent court cases.And we have to check out this trend of getting bigger batteries in phones!Let's get our tech week…

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Episode 383: Apple's marketing change for AI and Siri turmoil 57:43

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Kind of a special episode this week—it's Dave's birthday! This week Dave and I talk about Apple's abrupt changes to its marketing for Apple Intelligence, effectively downplaying the nonexistent technology. We also look at a story describing the internal turmoil of Siri and how badly Apple exectives mismanaged the entire AI revolution. Brought to yo…

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Episode 408: Turning Frameworks into Functionality 1:21:34

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With WWDC announced for June 9 through 12 this year, we’re all looking forward to whatever new device management capabilities we get to see. Toss a coin to your MDM vendors (o' valley of plenty) for they are the ones that need to turn these wonderful new frameworks and features into something that we as Mac Admins can integrate into the workflows w…