Uninstall Sophos Endpoint on Mac

To uninstall Sophos your first point would be to see if you locate Remove Sophos Endpoint. This can be either run from launchpad or type it in spotlight. When you run that app it should then go away and uninstall the programme. It would be best to reboot the machine once the exercise is complete. I have found it does sometimes error out or fails but on a reboot this will tell you if you have managed to uninstall it. Help file link.

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How to install Windows 11 on a Intel Mac using Bootcamp to bypass the TPM check

So there are several ways to get round the TPM chip check from manipulating the media file using windows 10 and 11 ISO file, to that of on the boot login via registry and change the settings value to bypass the check. They all have worked for me in the past but they need a lot of work to get it to work.

This method is a lot simpler and seems to work on multi Intel Mac architecture so it might be worth having a go.

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Time Machine unable to backup

Time Machine is macOS’s built-in backup tool that automatically saves copies of your files, apps, and system settings. It allows you to restore lost files or roll back your Mac to a previous state. 9 out of 10 times this works smoothly with key features listed below when it works its brilliant. However the 10th time it not working you have to go through a sequence to trouble shoot why its not backing up.

Key Features of Time Machine

✅ Automatic Backups – Backs up your Mac hourly (last 24 hours), daily (last month), and weekly (older backups).
✅ Incremental Backups – Saves only new or changed files, not everything every time.
✅ Easy File Recovery – Lets you restore individual files or your entire system.
✅ Mac Migration – Use it to transfer your data to a new Mac.
✅ Works with External & Network Drives – Supports USB, Thunderbolt, NAS, and Time Capsule.

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Other methods to make a complete Backup of your Mac when Time Machine does not work

So you have to make a backup of your Mac and included all the apps, profiles etc. Your options are really Time Machine backup or a clone software. We take it you have a hard rive to use as the backup of the said device you require a backup of. The answer is also a little bit more complicated as what state the Mac is in, is the machine running an encrypted drive, is the drive removable, does the Mac boot etc. All valid questions.

For the drive removal option you can take out the drive place in an adaptor and plug into another machine and run one of the backup software solutions to get your backup. Sound simple and it is if you can get access to the drive hardware easily have the correct adapter to plug the drive in to a spare machine to do the backup.

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Microsoft issues working on a Mac

Due to the universe not being fair when it comes to applications and web interface you have to look at why things on a Mac that are linked to Microsoft empire struggle to do the basic tasks from emails, Sharepoint web browser compatibility issues to name just a few.

We can counter some of the annoying issues by cheating like using Safari but in developer mode faking the browser is edge even though its safari but in developers mode to using multi web browsers like Firefox or Chrome. As for the other Apps like the Office package or Sharepoint or OneDrive packages you have to accept lots of compatibility issues.

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How to remove Windows partition from a Intel Mac

The process to remove Windows from your Intel Mac is relative straight forward if you follow this guide. Basically you’re going back int o Boot Camp Assistant and run through the wizard to remove the partition. It should be plain saying however sometime you do come up with an error or blip from the Assistant. There is also Disk Utility which can help you with this task if needed.

Before you do anything ensure you have the data off the Windows partition you need as you will not be able to get it back. I would also stress Time Machine may not get the data of the drive so I would not rely on it for anything on the Windows side of the drive.

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Setup latest Boot Camp Assistant software on Intel Mac

Looking at the latest version of Boot Camp Assistant and the installing guide on several different hardware architects like iMac 27″ 2013 to that of the MacBook Pro 15″ 2019 to name just a few.

Boot Camp Assistant is a built-in macOS utility that helps you install Windows on an Intel-based Mac. It allows you to dual-boot between macOS and Windows. However, Boot Camp is not available on M1, M2, or later Apple Silicon Macs—it only works on Intel Macs.

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Microsoft Office 365 Family: A Comprehensive Guide

Microsoft Office 365 Family is a premium subscription-based service designed to provide users with access to a suite of productivity tools, cloud storage, and advanced security features. It is ideal for families and households that require multiple users to have access to Microsoft’s top-tier applications on various devices.

Features and Benefits

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Legacy Version of OneDrive for macOS

For anyone working on a Legacy version of the macOS running Office 365 though there is a work around for Office OneDrive is a different story.

​Microsoft phased out support for older versions of macOS in its OneDrive sync app since August 2024, the minimum required macOS version is macOS 13. When you install say build 16.88 (last know version for Monterey) it installs the latest version of OneDrive which then has the no entry sign in the apps folder.

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