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Unlock FileVault Automatically Overview MacOS uses a disk encryption technology called FileVault. On Apple Silicon, the disk is aways encrypted which gives protection in case the SSD is ...

FilevaultLogin: https://social.twocanoes.com/2025/10/06/filevaultlogin.html

We are attending JNUC 2025! : https://social.twocanoes.com/2025/10/01/we-are-attending-jnuc.html

Deploying Twocanoes License and Settings Configuration Profiles in Jamf Pro If you have a configuration profile that contains a software license from Twocanoes Software, or you have a configuration profile for settings for a Twocanoes ...

Some of our FAQs are about deploying license and settings configuration profiles in Jamf Pro. Here is a quick tutorial explaining how to Install License in Jamf Pro.

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Erase and Restore for Macs is our solution that is built for scale. This solution works for Enterprise IT, Small Business, Education, and Refurbishment as well as with all types of Macs.

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It is officially MacAdmins Conference Week!
Don’t forget to stop by our table for a free Arduino (Wednesday-Friday), and to watch Timothy Perfitt speak (Thursday 17th) at 9am.

DFU Blaster Pro 4.0 has just been released!

Some new features include a history button, fixing the issue with sound preference, and adding a troubleshooting link to the help menu. To see all the new features go to twocanoes.com/knowledge…

Join us at MacAdmins on Thursday, July 17th at 9am!! We will be presenting on how to Erase Macs at Scale. Learn how to set up your own system to erase and install macOS at scale.

Only 3 weeks until MacAdmins 2025! Make sure to come watch our presentation on Erase and Restore (Thursday, July 17th), and stop by our vendor booth (July 16-18) to check out the swag we are giving away! 💻 😁 ✅

DFU restores on Apple Silicon Macs provides a quick and easy way to restore the current or a prior version of macOS. With DFU Blaster Pro, you can put a Mac into DFU mode with the press of a single button.
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Exciting things are coming!

Erasing and Installing Intel Mac Systems:

Here are video steps and written instructions to install an Intel Mac system.

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Join the DFU Blaster Mobile beta Available on iOS

a new tool for iphone/ipad/apple silicon mac. put in the model id (like a3420) and find out if it is an apple silicon mac, intel and where the dfu port is.

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Introducing DFU Blaster Pro:
DFU Blaster Pro makes it simple to put an Apple Silicon Mac into DFU mode to completely erase and install macOS in just a few minutes.

Read more and try it out today at twocanoes.com/introduci…

Owning It I started Twocanoes Software in 2012 to own the code I wrote so that I could build on what I created and have control over ...

Curious about owning your content? This is about my fight to keep ownership and control of what I create (including our website, customer relationships, and payment processing). twocanoes.com/knowledge…

Smart Card Utility for iPhone and iPad 4.4 update enables smart card authentication to supported websites via Safari. Just plug in your existing PIV-enabled smart card and log in!

The update brings the following changes twocanoes.com/knowledge-base/smart-card-utility-for-iphone-and-ipad-update-4-4/

In the macOS Recovery system, if the reinstall version is macOS 10.15 or earlier, installing macOS 14 fails. MDS workflows show the Return Code 2 Error when trying to update. This article outlines the issue twocanoes.com/knowledge…

XCreds Launch Agent Information:
Starting with XCreds version 5.3 the Launch Agent is included in the main XCreds installer. The separate Launch Agent is no longer needed unless required by special situations.

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DFU Blaster Pro

DFU Blaster Pro

Here is a peek into one of our current projects- A full featured DFU restore for macOS (complete with one touch DFU mode, the ability to erase and reset one or many Macs, and more!)

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What’s New In Automaton 2.2?

Version 2.2 has the following new features and updates:

Fixed issue with VoiceOver button selection
Fixed minor display issue
Updated default workflows

See more updates at twocanoes.com/knowledge…

Software Development is an Adventure
I released DFU Blaster Pro a few weeks ago, and many key features were not planned upfront but discovered along the way. I love the discovery process when building something new...

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Winclone 10.4 Update:
Winclone 10 is the complete solution for protecting your Boot Camp Windows system against data loss and for moving your Boot Camp partition to a new Mac.

Winclone 10.4 adds in the following updates…

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Starting and Stopping Secure Remote Access:
Secure Remote Access is a macOS application for accessing remote Macs securely using PIV compatible smart cards. Learn how to solve client problems and more…

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Setting Up RFID Card Login for XCreds Requirements Apple Silicon or Intel Mac CCID Compliant RFID Reader RFID Card Overview XCreds supports using any CCID reader to sign in with RFID cards ...

Setting up RFID card login for XCreds
XCreds supports using any CCID reader to sign in with RFID cards and tags. When a card is tapped, the reader passes the RFID UID to XCreds at the login window.

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Sequoia and iOS 18 Compatibility Status:

macOS15 Sequoia Support (XCreds, Automaton, Smart Card Utility for macOS, Secure Remote Access, MDS, Winclone, and more!)

iOS 18 Support (Smart Card Utility)

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Preload Applications on Apple Silicon Macs:
Create an MDS Workflow to preload applications before adding admin or standard users to a Mac.

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Use an extension cable with the USB-C reader:
Smart Card Utility USB-C readers can be used with most basic USB-C extension cables. However, most cables are unidirectional and will only work in the correct configuration.
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Capturing XCreds Logs:
XCreds logs in 2 different locations & it’s often helpful to search the XCreds log for information returned from the credentials provider to confirm which fields are made available to use in XCreds.

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Large-Scale Provisioning of Apple Silicon and Intel Macs:
One of the challenges of updating a Mac fleet is processing the current deployed Macs or new Macs that need to be provisioned prior to deployment.

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MDS 6 Admin Guide
MDS is a macOS application for running workflows to add required software and setup to any Mac. MDS can be used on both Apple Silicon and Intel Machines.

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