Our corporate have a batch of Samsung tablets designated
for specific use only.

It's going to take a while to identify a free MDM to control
these tablets so for time being, I'll need a checklist in terms
of cybersecurity & usage control (ie restrict to that app only).

The checklist will be used by our IT support when the
tablets are brought to them for installation/support &
the IT Support maydo quarterly checks manually by
referencing this checklist:

Offhand I can only think of the following, pls add on :

1. updates/patches are up-to-date
2. PlayStore app is not present (ie disabled/deinstalled)
     so that users can't install unnecessary apps
3. Only designated browser ie Chrome & one other
    & the app that we required for that designated use
    is present
4.   ...   ?


Also help recommend any free MDM that could
enforce the above checklist of items.

Hi

I have brought a Microsoft surface pro for one of the staff and the staff visits many organisation  and they don’t have Wi-Fi access.

I would like to setting up the mobile data for the Surface pro and what is the best way of having a mobile data for the surface pro.I also  noticed that it doesn't have  a SIM slot.

GifGaff gives good data deals and if i buy a portable Huawei router and using the GiffGaff SIMS on the router,  will this be work?
https://www.giffgaff.com/sim-only-plans

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huawei-5055321409617-E5330-Router-White/dp/B01KIUF240/ref=asc_df_B01KIUF240/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310776295886&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14213981439297648216&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006567&hvtargid=pla-550548074792&th=1

Any help much appreciated.
Thanks.

OK I have two pieces of hardware:-

Fusion5 10.1" 2in1 Google Certified Android Laptop Tablet PC - (Octa core Processor, Android 8.1 Oreo, 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage, Dual Cameras, HD IPS, Bluetooth Tablet PC with Docking Keyboard)

... and:-

HP OfficeJet 200 Mobile Printer

I want to run a mobile project where I print Haiku's as I create them onto A6 card. I have checked the connectivity and all is well.

So I would like to load an Android word-processing App that is quick to set up and use ideally with a template sized for A6 card and the font set up ready to roll.

The icing on the cake would be to have templates with a choice of coloured/patterned borders too to save preprinting selections to print on.

Can anyone suggest a suitable App, it doesn't necessarily have to be free?

Hi all,

I have a lot of tablets which used to sign in automatically by registry edits managed by GPO:

Because of security policy's i now need to cancel the auto sign in but i still want to autofill domainname and username. So the user should only enter his password. Like this for example:
Deleting the default password did not work. Any idea's?

Thanks in advance.

Dear Experts,

My company has 9 Samsung Tablet A, 8.0".  The Android version is 8.1.0.  One of the users deleted a picture from the gallery on one of the tablets.  He called me to see if I could retrieve it.  I understand that the Samsung tablets do not have a trash can; therefore, the picture is permanently deleted; however, I understand that there is some Android recovery software on the market that will recovery deleted files from tablets; therefore, I checked into some Android recovery software.  Even though most of the recovery software says it will recover from your phone, it also appears to work on your tablet as well.  I tried one piece of software, Coolmuster's Lab.Fone for Android; however, it appeared to not even look at the files deleted from the gallery.

So, my question for help is:  In your experience, what is the best software (it doesn't have to be free) to recover deleted files from a Samsung tablet's gallery?


Thank you,
sla0610

We have a kiosk tablet [Microsoft surface] when the application is running there is no way out of the application without a password so access is restricted to the OS, but there is a loophole if you attach a keyboard and press the Windows key. Is there a way to set up that if the tablet detects a UBS being connected it should email me a picture?
I created a task schedule as following
Tasktrigger:  on event, Log: Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-PnP/Device Configuration, Source: Kernel-PnP, Event ID:410

But when I set @ action send email I get the following error
The task definition uses a deprecated feature, based on what I see on the internet this will not work and the workaround is to run a script I tried 3 different scripts but none worked see attached.

Also this will only send me a notification but not snap a photo, I need to know who it was that violated the company policy.
script.ps1
Sendemail.ps1
tssendemail.ps1

The guide I have for setting up a tablet was written for one running Windows 8.1 & mine is running Win 10, there are some settings I cannot find to make the required changes & they are listed below, if anyone can tell mje the equivalent or if these are longer in use with Windows 10
Thanks!

In the Windows 8 start menu, turn off live tiles and remove all shortcuts

Disable all Win 8 Charms, Flicks, and Corner Navigation

Turn App switching off

Turn off Auto Brightness

Enable “When I sign in or close all apps, go to the Desktop instead”.

Disable Panel Self-Refresh.

What device can cause display issues, on a Microsoft Surface table, either version 3 or 4 when it is overheated?

In other words, what can make the Microsoft Surface table display unread/viewable when it reaches its threshold?

Can the docking station built for a Microsoft Surface Pro 3, work on Surface Pro (Surface Pro 5)?

When the Surface Pro is connected to a Surface Pro 3 docking station, all the peripheral work expect the external LCD which is connected via a VGA to USB, adapter.

Hi, I have and application written on WPF (C#) which runs on tablets. In some places user have to input text or value but the application takes the entire screen (Maximised)
Is it any possibility to raise the OnScreenKeyboard from code?

We have 5 ipads used by some of our employees. I set them up with an apple id and logged them into the ipad. The problem is if I need to wipe the ipads there is an activation lock and I need their apple id to unlock. So my concern is that is they leave employment and I cannot get their apple ID password, the ipad is bricked?

I have tried to reset the password, but the phone number on their account is their cell phone, which I don't have access to.

1. Is there a way to wipe the ipad and remove the activation lock without their apple id? Will apple help since it's a corporate owned device? Do I need some type of MDM?

2. Should I be setting these up differently to prevent this issue?

Thank you.

Well I just bit the bullet and bought an 8" tablet called Amazon Fire which I really like because the case is made for it which makes it slimmer by design, and 8 inches with the case is not any bigger than most books at the bookstore. The 10" was too large for my liking.  I'll carry a laptop for those needs. It seemed to be the most popular one at Best Buy so I got it.

Now, it won't accept Android apps from Google Play, only Amazon Apps which is a deal-breaker for me, so I am off to hunting again.

Assistance in finding the best Google Android 8" tablet is greatly appreciated.