Josh Levitsky

SaaS leader across support, CX, success & PS. CISSP. Endpoint management + security. Firefighter/EMR. Builder of teams, systems & calm. Views are my own.

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

Linux laptops are easy to treat as exceptions until nobody can answer basic questions about them.

I wrote about using Lynis as a local audit, then turning the output into small managed fields: scan age, hardening score, warnings, and owner/action.

https://t.co/8ibsXDsyyu

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

@GoodTalkHQ_YT @DaStashY Literally never messed with any settings or proton in my more than a year of having a steam deck and have never had issues. For many you are speaking of theoretical concerns that will never materialize for many.

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

Yah it's usually cheaper to build yourself but also I don't need to bother when I can just get a Steam Machine and if I want to add RAM or storage later I can. I'm looking forward to it because right now I use a Steam Deck as my console machine on my 70" TV. This will be better for that role and I'll likely sell the Steam Deck. If I was still 20 years old and wanted to deal with assembling something myself maybe you'd sway me, but really there are so many other things I have to be doing.

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

Fedora 42 is EOL. If Linux laptops are in your fleet, the release number should be visible before a ticket proves it aged out.

I wrote about the practical checklist: support status, owner, upgrade target, firmware path, and exceptions.

https://t.co/1SdwxTc2M1

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

@yobson8 @DementorHere

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

@keychaine @washburnello @hagooomi Same. I'm for sure getting Steam Machine to become that instead of the Steam Deck and then likely I'll sell the Steam Deck to partially pay for Steam Machine.

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

That's gonna take a while around here. It's a good goal but there are some edge cases like I'm a firefighter and have to be able to get to the firehouse in a couple of minutes using emergency lights. I do hope there is a future where I don't need to have a truck and a car here but it's probably not viable for a while.

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

@Phartsig Agreed

[Valve @valvesoftware]

Steam Machine is here, and you can sign up now:

Steam Machine 512GB
Steam Machine 2TB

Plus bundled versions with Steam Controller
Learn more and sign up here: https://t.co/dSr8sbm8db

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

@sternpinball If only I had such a sign I think then I'd have to add a pinball machine to my living room. ;)

[FileWave @FileWave]

As teams from around the world take the global stage this summer, we’re reminded what’s possible when people with different perspectives work toward a shared goal.

At FileWave, we see that every day.

One team. Many countries. Shared purpose.

#GlobalTeam #Teamwork

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

Defender for Endpoint EDR sensor updates are moving through Microsoft Update with KB5005292.

A Windows device can look patched while the sensor still needs attention.

The checks I'd add before this reaches more fleets:
https://t.co/2mvIMh1Hdn

[SCOTTY BEAM @ScottyBeamIO]

https://t.co/rua4N4akAh

[Pewpy @MrPewpy]

@Teknium

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

Apple 27 may refuse some MDM/UEM connections if the TLS path is not ATS-compliant.

Confirm your vendor is ready, then check proxies, TLS inspection, load balancers, custom domains, certs, and app URLs.

https://t.co/Ul5OWclEUi

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

Want a sedan? Model 3. Want an SUV then Model Y. Want a truck? Cybertruck. Then within those there is the low end and higher end where the lowest end might be just RWD instead of AWD. Figure out if you want 3, Y or CT and then figure out your budget and a model will hopefully align. If nothing does then look at the used market but still 3/Y/CT first is key.

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

Microsoft’s July 13 Office certificate deadline is not a data-loss scare. It is an inventory problem.

Old Office apps, unsupported macOS/iPadOS versions, and stale check-ins hurt admins.

What to check now:
https://t.co/DMlHuWEnSO

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

@theyondan @ItakGol Peter Capaldi was quite good and was right after. I liked his whole story arc.

[Josh Levitsky @jlevitsk]

@sebastiantb @ItakGol It can still be actively amazing even if at the end. There are decades and decades of episodes to re-watch.