Down the Rabbit Hole: How to set the Computer Name | Armin Briegel at MacAD.UK 2024

Using the example of a deceptively simple and seemingly straightforward task, this session will dive into the hidden, unforeseen, and often surprising implications.
Armin Briegel considers the consequences for privacy and security and explore multiple approaches to automate the problem. We will evaluate their benefits and disadvantages and look at useful features in macOS and Jamf. Furthermore, we will experience how “ancient” computing history is influencing modern choices for deployment. Armin follows this rabbit hole to the very end.