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Posted By admin On 25.03.20Dec 06, 2018 The rumors were true: Microsoft Edge is moving to the open-source Chromium platform, the same platform that powers Google’s Chrome browser. And once that is. The Microsoft Edge on macOS looks similar to the one available for Windows OS. The new Chromium Edge browser for Mac supports all keyboard shortcuts, and it looks and feels like a Mac app. There is no difference in between the Windows and macOS versions.
-->This article describes how to configure policy settings on macOS using a Microsoft Edge policy manifest file on Jamf Pro 10.19.
You can also configure Microsoft Edge policy settings on macOS by using a property list (.plist) file. For more information, see Configure for macOS using a .plist
Note
The feature described in this article is supported in preview and applies to Microsoft Edge Beta Channel version 81 and Jamf Pro 10.19.
Prerequisites
The following software is required:
- Microsoft Edge Beta Channel 81
- Policy Templates file, version 81.0.416.3
- Jamf Pro, Version 10.19
About the Jamf Pro Application & Custom Settings menu
Before Jamf Pro 10.18, managing Office 365 involved manually building a .plist file. This was a time-consuming workflow that required a strong technical background. Jamf Pro 10.18 eliminated those barriers by streamlining the configuration process. However, IT Admins could only use this new user interface for specific applications and preference domains specified by Jamf.
In Jamf Pro 10.19, a user can upload a JSON manifest as a 'custom schema' to target any preference domain, and the graphical user interface will be generated from this manifest. The custom schema that's created follows the JSON Schema specification.
For more information, see Computer Configuration Profiles in the Jamf Pro Administrator's Guide.
Get the policy manifest for a specific version of Microsoft Edge
To get the policy manifest:
Go to the Microsoft Edge Enterprise landing page.
On the CHANNEL/BUILD dropdown list, select Beta 81.*.
On the PLATFORM dropdown list, select macOS 64 bit.
Click GET POLICY FILES to download our policy templates bundle.
Note
Currently, the policy templates bundle is signed as a CAB file. You'll need to use a 3rd party tool, such as The Unarchiver to open the file on macOS.
After you unpack the CAB file, unpack the ZIP file and navigate to the 'mac' top level directory. The manifest, which is named 'policy_manifest.json', is in this directory.
This manifest will be published in every policy bundle starting with build 81.0.416.3. If you want to test policies in the Dev channel, you can take the manifest associated with each Dev release and test it in Jamf Pro.
Use the policy manifest in Jamf Pro
Use the following steps to upload the policy manifest to Jamf Pro and then create a policy profile for macOS. Microsoft office for mac 2011 to 2016.
Sign in to Jamf.
Select the Computer tab.
Under Content Management, select Configuration Profiles.
On the Configuration Profiles page, click + New.
On New macOS Configuration Profile>Options, select Application & Custom Settings.
On the Application & Custom Settings popup window, click Configure.
In the Application & Custom Settings section, set the values shown in the following screen shot.
- For Creation Method, pick Configure settings.
- For Source, pick Custom Schema.
- For Preference Domain, provide the name of your domain. This example uses com.microsoft.Edge as the domain.
- For Custom Schema, paste the contents of the 'policy_manifest.json' manifest file.
- Click Save.
After you save the profile, Jamf displays the General section shown in the next screen shot.
- Provide a display Name for the profile and a Description.
- Keep the default setting for Category, which is None.
- For Distribution Method, the options are Install Automatically or Make Available in Self Service.
- For Level, the options are User Level or Computer Level.
- Click Save.
After you save the General section, Jamf shows the 'Microsoft Edge Beta Channel' configuration profile set up for our example. In the next screen shot, note that you can keep working the profile by clicking Edit or if you're finished, click Done.
Note
You can edit this profile after it's been saved and in another Jamf session. For example, you might decide to change the Distribution Method to Make Available in Self Service.
To do a follow up edit on the Microsoft Edge Beta Channel, or delete it, select the profile name, shown in the following Configuration Profiles screen shot.
After you create the new configuration profile you still have to configure the Scope for the profile.
To configure the scope
For Targets, provide the following minimum settings:
- TARGET COMPUTERS. The options are Specific Computers or All Computers.
- TARGET USERS. The options are Specific Users or All Users.
- Click Save.
For Limitations, keep the default setting: None. Click Cancel.
For Exclusions, keep the default setting: None. Click Cancel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Microsoft Edge be configured to use master preferences?
Yes, you can configure Microsoft Edge to use a master preferences file.
A master preferences file lets you configure default settings for a browser user profile when Microsoft Edge is deployed. You can also use a master preferences file to apply settings on computers that aren't managed by a device management system. These settings are applied to the user’s profile the first time the user runs the browser. After the user runs the browser, changes to the master preferences file aren’t applied. A user can change settings from the master preferences in the browser. If you want to make a setting mandatory or change a setting after the first run of the browser, you must use a policy.
A master preferences file lets you to customize many different settings and preferences for the browser, including those shared with other Chromium based browsers and specific to Microsoft Edge. Policy related preferences can be configured using the master preferences file. In cases where a policy is set and there’s a corresponding master preference set, the policy setting takes precedence.
Important
All the available preferences might not be consistent with Microsoft Edge terminology and naming conventions. There’s no guarantee that these preferences will continue to work as expected in future releases. Preferences might be changed or ignored in later versions.
A master preferences file is a text file that’s formatted using JSON markup. This file needs to be added to the same directory as the msedge.exe executable. For system wide enterprise deployments on macOS this is typically: “~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Microsoft Edge Master Preferences' or '/Library/Microsoft/Microsoft Edge Master Preferences”.
See also
The Chromium version of Microsoft Edge works like a charm. It's considerably faster performance-wise (the old Edge browser was dreadful), supports a vast library of extensions, and syncs your browsing data across devices without a fuss. You should have a blast using it.
But to make matters rather complicated, Microsoft Edge Chromium also brings an InPrivate browsing mode to the table. It's quite similar to InPrivate in the non-Chromium version of Edge and keeps no records of your browsing history offline. Unless you are the sole user of Microsoft Edge Chromium on your PC or Mac, having InPrivate browsing windows floating around is a bad idea.
You’ll then notice the tab you are in, is the Outlining tab.Background Removal tab: If you insert an image into your document, you can use the Background Removal tool and the same-named tab. So, we’ll start with brief explanations of those tabs.Outlining tab: If you prefer to see your document in Outline view, this tab will appear. To access it, select the View tab and click Outline. Insert your image and select it. Microsoft word mac options free. Click the Picture Format tab that will appear at the top.
For starters, you have no idea what your friend, sibling, or co-worker was up to on your PC or Mac. Put in kids to the mix, and it's just a recipe for disaster. So if you want absolute oversight over what goes on in your PC or Mac, then you must consider disabling InPrivate mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium.
A while back, I discussed how you should go about turning off Incognito mode in Chrome. Since Microsoft Edge Chromium carries the same rendering engine, we will use a similar process to disable InPrivate browsing. Let's get started with the Windows version of Microsoft Edge Chromium, and then dive into the macOS version.
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Disabling InPrivate browsing windows in Microsoft Edge Chromium requires you to create a simple entry within the system registry of your Windows 10 device. But rather than tinkering around within the Registry Editor and potentially ending up breaking something, I suggest making use of either the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell in Windows 10 to get the job done. The procedure is quite easy and can be accomplished in a matter of seconds.
Step 1: Use the Windows Key+S keyboard shortcut to open Windows Search. Type in cmd into the search bar, and then click Run as Administrator to launch an elevated Command Prompt console.
If you prefer using Windows PowerShell instead, type powershell into Windows Search instead, and then click Run as Administrator.
Step 2: Copy and paste the following command into the Command Prompt console:
If you have opened Windows PowerShell, copy and paste this command instead:
Press Enter. Once 'The Operation Completed Successfully' message comes up across the screen, exit the Command Prompt or PowerShell window.
Step 3: Exit Microsoft Edge Chromium, relaunch it, and you should find the option to open new InPrivate browsing windows grayed out in the Edge menu. Furthermore, the Ctrl+Shift+N keyboard shortcut for a New InPrivate Window won't work either.
If you want to re-enable InPrivate browsing windows later, type in the command below into an elevated Command Prompt console and press Enter:
If you prefer using Windows PowerShell, copy and paste this command instead:
Make sure to exit and relaunch Microsoft Edge Chromium for the change to take effect.
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Disabling InPrivate browsing windows in Microsoft Edge Chromium on a Mac involves running a specific command via the macOS Terminal. Follow the steps below, and you should be done in an instant.
Step 1: Open Finder, click Go on the macOS menu bar, and then select Utilities.
Step 2: Double-click the icon labeled Terminal to launch the macOS Terminal.
Tip: You can also use Spotlight to get to the Terminal faster (press Cmd+Space > type Terminal > press Enter).Step 3: Copy and paste the following command into Terminal:
Press Enter to execute the command, and then exit Terminal.
Step 4: Save your work, restart your Mac, and then open Microsoft Edge Chromium.
Bring up the Edge menu, and the option to launch InPrivate browsing windows should appear grayed out. Furthermore, the Shift+Cmd+N keyboard shortcut tied to the functionality also won't work.
If you want to re-enable InPrivate browsing windows at a later time, simply type in the following command into a Terminal window and press Enter:
Remember to restart your Mac to allow the change to take effect.
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Privacy matters, but not if want to keep an eye out on what goes on in your PC or Mac at all times. Of course, anyone can just cover their tracks by deleting the browsing history instead. But the lack of InPrivate browsing windows gets rid of the convenience factor and will surely help, at least to a certain degree.
So, what was your reason for turning off InPrivate mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium? Do drop in a comment and let us know.
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