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Powerwash / Wipe Users on ChromeOS (15.3+)
What Powerwash and Wipe Users are features on ChromeOS that allow users to reset their Chromebook to its original state, effectively erasing all user data and returning the device to its factory settings. These features are particularly useful for managing de...
Reboot for ChromeOS (15.3+)
What For an MDM (Mobile Device Management) administrator managing ChromeOS devices, the ability to remotely send a reboot command is a powerful tool for device maintenance and troubleshooting. This command ensures that devices are running smoothly, updates ar...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.4.0
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
Finding packages in the WinGet Repository
What WinGet is a command line tool to manage applications on the Windows platform. Note that FileWave 15.4 or later is required. When/Why WinGet will install software. But, to do so, we'll need to see if the package we are looking for is in the repository...
Confirming Firebase APIs are enabled for Chromebooks (15.4+)
What When setting up Chromebooks you need to ensure that the right APIs are enabled. In FileWave 15.4 there are 2 APIs that are required that were not previously needed. You may have these enabled, but you should still do this process just in case they are no...
Kiosk 1.0 for macOS/Windows - EOL
What As the new desktop Kiosk 2.0 for macOS and Windows released with FileWave 15.3.0. In 15.3.x and 15.4.x the old Kiosk 1.0 is also included in the client. Noteworthy also is this new Kiosk is 64bit only. When/Why Some functions are still performed by Ki...
Microsoft WinGet Overview
What Microsoft Windows Package Manager, known as WinGet, is a tool that simplifies discovering, installing, upgrading, and configuring software packages on Windows 10 and 11. It operates through a command-line interface, enabling efficient software management...
Troubleshooting Errors with WinGet
What WinGet is a command line tool to manage applications on the Windows 10 and 11 platform. Note that FileWave 15.4 or later is required. When/Why After we initially install any package there may be an error. This will offer some reasons for those errors....
Open Source Software included in FW v15.4.1
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.4.2
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
Fileset to block Apple Install macOS applications
Description As described, this only blocks macOS Installer Applications. Preventing users from using Software Updates can only be achieved with Defer Apple OS Updates and you should consider this because Software Update is capable or running the upgrade even...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.5.0
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
FileWave Server Repair Permissions
What When migrating a server or simply moving files around or trying to restore from a backup you can inadvertently set the ownership or permissions incorrectly on the FileWave Server. This can lead to services not starting or the database being inaccessible...
Return to Service feature for iOS/iPadOS
What Even though devices can be erased remotely, getting them back into service is a manual process, as it requires someone to physically touch them and take them through Setup Assistant. Apple is removing the additional manual step with the introduction of R...
Apple MDM Command History
What Any Apple devices that are MDM enrolled should receive MDM Requests. Each Client Info lists the requests for that device. Why MDM Command History exists to display all requests queued and sent to devices, along with the result of those requests; addit...
Script Best Practices
Description Tips and tricks for running Filesets with scripts Don't put passwords in scripts The scripts are stored locally on devices. For security reasons, usernames and passwords should not be included within the body of scripts. For example: Example:...
Return to Service feature for tvOS
What Even though devices can be erased remotely, getting them back into service is a manual process, as it requires someone to physically touch them and take them through Setup Assistant. Apple is removing the additional manual step with the introduction of R...
Transitioning to 64-bit Architecture in FileWave 15.5 for Windows
What With the release of FileWave 15.5, significant changes have been made to enhance security and performance on Windows platforms. FileWave now relies on updated open-source components, notably Qt 6, which supports only 64-bit operating systems. This shift ...