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MacOS systems sometimes have issues when accessing SMB (“CIFS”) shares. This article is intended to list issues and potential work-arounds. These issues may vary with different OS versions or applications, so these suggested work-arounds are only a starting point. Slow Performance…
Background In 2019, changes were made to the process for updating applications and operating systems on Mac devices. The process requires fewer prompts and user interruptions during the management, installation, update, and patching of operating systems and installed applications. Option 1: User-…
User Experience The Remember me for 24 Hours or Trust browser checkboxes do not work with Safari 13.0.4 and up on devices running macOS Mojave 10.14. Solution There are two options: Switch to a different browser, such as Firefox or Chrome. OR   Complete the Two-Step Login…
User Experience If you use the macOS Contacts app, you may not be able to sync your contacts after opting in to Two-Step Login for Office 365. What to Do Select System Preferences. Select iCloud. Deselect (uncheck) iCloud Keychain. Select OK.

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