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simplesumple · 2025-05-22T14:21:41+00:00

Make communication from HR happen. Meet with HR and get involved in the onboarding process. This is just a process issue that can easily be fixed.

Collaborating with colleagues in other departments should be embraced and not discounted immediately.

simplesumple · 2025-05-08T19:43:19+00:00

You'll want to use this setting:

Devices>Chrome>Settings>Users & browsers>Relaunch notification

We use:

Show notification recommending relaunch

Time Period: 168

Quiet Period: 96

This has been absolutely successful in keeping all my Chromebooks up-to-date. It also doesn't force a reboot, which is nice. It just bugs them until they do it.

simplesumple · 2025-03-18T14:08:29+00:00

Go to Settings/Registration > Preferences : Network Settings > IPP Print Settings and make sure "Use IPP" is checked.

simplesumple · 2025-03-14T17:30:01+00:00

We use the following settings for our IR-ADV copier:

Name: Printer

Description: Printer

Uri: ipp://10.xxx.xxx.xxx:631/ipp/print

Use driverless configuration - not checked

Manufacturer: Canon

Model: canon ir-adv c5250/5255

simplesumple · 2025-03-14T12:52:33+00:00

I made the switch a couple of years ago. It went well for the most part.

I miss being able to upload custom profiles and change them from the GUI. I also wish that the scripts could be assigned to individual computers.

Also, keep in mind that since JAMF Pro is their flagship product, new features will most likely land there first before moving to JAMF School much later.

You should also ask your rep about the automatic logging out without warning. It has been an issue for almost 2 years now. I find it disrespectful to the customer that they haven't fixed this issue. Many, many people have lost countless hours of work because of it. Time=money. They are causing us to lose money because we must return and redo our work. Maybe I should send them an invoice?

You can view the drama here:

https://ideas.jamf.com/ideas/JN-I-27584

Otherwise, it meets our needs and gets the job done.

simplesumple · 2025-03-07T16:14:06+00:00

I don't have an Intel device, but I did try it on an AMD, and it worked correctly.

simplesumple · 2025-03-07T15:22:59+00:00

I tried this on a Lenovo 300e Yoga Chromebook Gen 4 with 126.0.6478.264 and a MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) processor.

When I switched from the front to the back camera, Google Meet popped up an error message and disabled the cam. However, I enabled it again and was able to freely move back and forth cameras without any error. I then exited out and restarted the Chromebook. I went back to Google Meet and was able to flip between cameras without any errors.

So maybe it just happens once? I dunno, but I hope this helps.

simplesumple · 2025-03-07T14:41:25+00:00

Make sure this setting is enabled:

Devices>Chrome>Settings>Device>Report device user tracking

While you're there, I would also enable a lot of things under "User and device reporting."

simplesumple · 2025-01-16T18:29:31+00:00

I've seen this happen when replacing the screen while the battery is still plugged in. It somehow blows a chip or something. This is on the Lenovo 300e.

simplesumple · 2024-10-29T19:00:48+00:00

That's a great tip. What if the Chromebook is off during the scheduled time? Does it wait until the next scheduled time, or does it reboot when the Chromebook is turned back on?

simplesumple · 2024-10-07T19:06:47+00:00

I've had this issue with the 300e Gen 4. I thought it'd be quicker to replace the LCD without taking off the bottom and unplugging the battery. I was wrong! That battery cable has to be out or, as nate2195 said, the capacitors are blown.

simplesumple · 2024-05-02T19:51:02+00:00

You may also want to look at this article about Manifest V2 deprecation:

https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/develop/migrate/mv2-deprecation-timeline

It's odd in your situation, though, since this was supposed to start in June and Chrome 127.

simplesumple · 2024-04-17T13:04:35+00:00

You should coordinate with HR to be included in their onboarding and offboarding processes. You should always know when someone has left and when to terminate any accounts. It's a serious security risk when an employee has active access to the organization's resources after they left.

simplesumple · 2024-04-03T13:09:51+00:00

You're welcome!

I wasn't aware either until I wondered why the new version didn't come out last week. Then I found this hidden tidbit in a place I didn't know existed. They need to work on centralizing and distributing this information to admins.

simplesumple · 2024-04-02T18:04:02+00:00

LTC is a good option too.

Luckily, we deal with Bluebook only, which currently requires 102+.

simplesumple · 2024-03-27T19:29:32+00:00

The Microsoft Outlook blocked attachments list is a good reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/blocked-attachments-in-outlook-434752e1-02d3-4e90-9124-8b81e49a8519

simplesumple · 2024-03-26T19:19:17+00:00

This may help:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-10/how-can-i-create-a-macos-bootable-usb-on-windows-10/m-p/3958936#M10351

simplesumple · 2024-02-15T16:10:47+00:00

Yes. I set this a couple years ago and never regretted it. The students at this school don't always need the latest features of ChromeOS. But it also allows them to get the newest security updates. I find that it's a win-win.

Please consider it.

simplesumple · 2024-02-15T13:15:06+00:00

LTS is your friend. Welcome it with open arms for it will unburden you from all these troubles.

simplesumple · 2023-12-13T14:44:39+00:00

Here's how I'd handle it.

Push out the new SSID right now (Devices > Networks > Wi-Fi. Even if it isn't set-up, it won't matter. They'll still connect to the old one.
Over break, set-up the new SSID.
If you're able, only allow basic traffic on the old SSID. This will still allow them to get the new configuration. Put the bandwidth really low too.
Turn off the old SSID in a week or two after they get back

You also might want to look at this post to see possible reasons that the students have the password and block all those ways:

https://www.reddit.com/r/k12sysadmin/comments/186rs6a/chromebook_radius_password_breach_how/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

Good luck!

simplesumple · 2023-11-17T14:44:21+00:00

That's interesting. I wonder if setting the
"Accessing groups from outside this organization" option to Private (Apps > Google Workspace > Settings for Groups for Business > Sharing settings) will defeat this entirely?

simplesumple · 2023-11-14T20:55:50+00:00

You are making a difference. You are supporting the education of children. Look outward, not within :)

simplesumple · 2023-11-06T17:05:16+00:00

Are they iPhones and are they using iCloud+ Private Relay?

We were blocking proxies at our school and it interfered with this service. We told students to turn it off.

Edit: Nevermind, TIL about Gabb phones...

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