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Bradley has worked at K-12 independent schools for much of the last 20 years, serving as the head of the information technology department and leading classroom technology integration. He’s well-versed in enterprise Wi-Fi, macOS and iOS system management, school technology, and SaaS tools.

Apple @ Work: The three prongs of software updates in the AI era

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For my entire IT career, software updates have operated on a predictable schedule. IT administrators have been conditioned to build workflows around quarterly point releases or monthly patching cycles (Patch Tuesday). However, as AI tools become very proficient at automatically discovering software vulnerabilities, threat actors are moving faster than ever before. With that being said, I very much miss 18th-month macOS/OS X releases.

We are rapidly entering an era in which software updates will look less like traditional operating system updates and more like continuous cloud updates. To survive this shift, IT teams must understand the three prongs of modern patch management.

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HomeKit Weekly: Shelly’s Flood S Gen4 is a low cost Matter leak sensor for Apple Home

Water damage is one of those problems where a single sensor can save you a major repair bill on your floors, cabinets, etc. Leak sensors have been among the best values in the smart home for years, and Shelly’s new Flood S Gen4 makes it even easier to get started. It’s under $30, Matter-certified, and works with Apple Home out of the box.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: The printer is the least secure piece of equipment you have

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Kevin Pickhardt from Pharos joins the show to talk about the infosec challenges and balance around paper backups, audit trails, and more.

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Apple @ Work: Capping bug bounty submissions is the wrong response in the AI era of security threats

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Apple recently confirmed it has capped the number of open vulnerability reports that researchers can submit through its portal, with a 30-day cool-down period once you hit that cap. The reason is that a surge in AI-generated bug reports is flooding the review pipeline. I understand the instinct, but I think it’s the wrong response at exactly the wrong moment.

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HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ’s Bolt Fingerprint has everything you’d want except Home Key

ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint

My door has had a smart lock on it for 5-6 years, and I’ve tried plenty of options. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint is a great option for almost anyone thanks to its Apple Home integration, built-in Wi-Fi, and plenty of ways to lock and unlock your door. Whether you’re looking for fingerprint ID unlock or a simple PIN, this lock has almost everything.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: The human side of AI adoption in the enterprise

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky joins the show to talk about the human side of AI adoption in the enterprise, his books, and much more.

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MagSafe Monday: Anker’s foldable 3-in-1 charger brings 25-watt Qi2 charging into something pocket-sized

The dream for your Apple gear while traveling is one thing, not a collection of cables and wall adapters. There are plenty of options for that, but often they are bulky. Anker’s Prime Qi2 25W Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charger aims to address that. It folds flat, weighs about as much as an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.

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Apple @ Work: Parallels Desktop 27 brings OpenGL 4.3 and AI acceleration to Apple Silicon

Parallels Desktop 27

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Virtualization on macOS has become rock-solid in the Apple Silicon era. Parallels Desktop 27 pushes that further with a new Metal-based graphics driver, OpenGL 4.3 support for Windows virtual machines on Apple silicon, faster local AI workloads, and a host of enterprise features aimed at IT teams, helping them manage and deploy Windows on macOS. Here’s my look at what’s new after spending some time with it.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Breaking down Apple’s bug bounty cap and cool down period

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, 9to5Mac’s Arin Waichulis joins me to talk about Apple’s decision to put in cool-down periods on its bug bounty submission program.

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MagSafe Monday: The TUCCH Mag Wallet feels like a real wallet, not just a slot to stick cards in

My biggest issue when I go back and forth between a MagSafe wallet and a traditional wallet is that a lot of MagSafe wallets are really just card slots. I still carry cash and like my driver’s license to be in a clear window. The TUCCH PU Leather Mag Wallet does something different that most MagSafe wallets. It actually folds shut like a traditional fold wallet with a clear ID/driver’s license window.

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Apple @ Work: Most IT leaders want AI to help manage their Macs, but few are ready for it

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A new report from Fleet shows that many companies believe they’re nowhere close to using AI on their Mac fleets. They surveyed more than 500 IT decision-makers (Director-level and above, all responsible for device management at companies with 2,000+ employees), and the results show where IT teams think they are with AI.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Agentic networking actions

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Shirish Nimgaonkar from eBlissAI joins the show to talk about AI’s future in enterprise around endpoint management, agentic solutions, and more. Shirish supports the next generation as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School, and serves on the Board of TiE Boston and the Governing Council at AIF.

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MagSafe Monday: The Urban Fit is my favorite budget alternative to Apple’s wallet

Spigen for MagSafe Wallet

Apple’s MagSafe wallet is likely the default option for most people looking to carry a driver’s license, a credit card, and a little cash on the back of their iPhone. Apple’s Find My integration is nice, but that convenience comes at a price, literally, since it costs about double what most third-party MagSafe wallets cost.

Some people also hate the material choice as well. The Urban Fit remains one of my favorite alternatives to Apple’s own wallet. At roughly half the cost, it holds up to three cards and still works great as a MagSafe wallet.

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Apple @ Work: Understanding Apple Business Manager roles and permissions

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At this year’s WWDC, Apple announced an expanded Apple Business API. This update allows IT admins to retrieve device information, review audit events, and assign or unassign devices directly via the API. It is a fantastic update for enterprise IT folks building on Apple and Apple Business, but properly configuring the API can be a bit frustrating according to reports from developers.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: 300 devices later – thoughts on ChromeOS vs macOS

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I go solo as I talk through the good and bad of ChromeOS and macOS deployments after spending a lot of time with each.

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MagSafe Monday: The TESSAN AERO 5000 brings a titanium finish to an ultra thin battery

TESSAN AERO 5000

There are tons of MagSafe battery variations, and I may own most of them. The new TESSAN AERO 5000 caught my eye because it’s really thin and has a titanium finish. It also uses a new battery technology to reduce heat and improve overall safety. After reviewing the entire spec sheet, I think this might be one of the more interesting MagSafe batteries hitting the market this year, and I can’t wait to get my hands on one.

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HomeKit Weekly: Why the Eve Weather sensor is a must-have for Apple Home automations in 2026

Eve Weather

Local weather is one of the most underrated variables to use in your Apple Home automation setup. Over the past few years, I have used sensors for everything from knowing when to drip faucets in freezing weather to adjusting the sprinkler schedule with the Eve Aqua on hot days. Eve Weather has been part of my setup for a while now, and with its Matter upgrade a few years ago, it is incredibly useful in my home.

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Apple @ Work: What IDC’s latest shipments mean for the MacBook Neo and Air in the enterprise

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Enterprise computer buying is currently going through an incredibly strange economic cycle. New PC shipment numbers from IDC show a divide across global deployment trends. On the one hand, actual device shipments are down nearly 5% across the industry. On the other side, overall manufacturer revenues are growing because prices are increasing across the board. Component shortages, driven largely by AI data centers (on top of worldwide government deficit spending), are consuming global memory allocations and resulting in major price increases across the industry. Yet, on top of this widespread industry downturn in shipments, Apple stands alone as the only major computer manufacturer posting shipment growth.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: The state of digital signage on Apple TV in 2026

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Egor Belenkov and Pavlo Fedykovych from Kitcast join the show to talk about the state of Apple TV as a digital signage tool in 2026.

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MagSafe Monday: The LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe battery brings the most unique lanyard on the market

LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe battery

The new LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe battery strikes a nice balance between size and design, bringing some very interesting features to the lanyard. On the spec side, the key feature is supporting the Qi2.2 standard for much faster MagSafe charging. To me, the most unique feature is a really clever lanyard system for the included cable.

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HomeKit Weekly: How I use Apple Home to keep tabs on my home during summer travels

Eve Aqua

As I write this article, I am about to head out for a quick trip up north, and when I hit the road, there are a few key types of gear of my smart home setup I fully rely on to keep things running smoothly. Just remember that you will need a dedicated Apple Home hub, like an Apple TV 4K or a HomePod, to access your devices remotely to take full advantage here.

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