Pckgr Blog

  • MacOS App Notification Bug in Latest Installomator Release

    Hi everyone, We want to inform you about a recently identified and resolved issue affecting MacOS applications deployed via Pckgr. Following a recent update to Installomator, we discovered a bug causing application notification banners to remain persistent during installs and updates. This behaviour impacted the user experience for macOS deployments. To address the issue promptly,…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps Seamlessly with Pckgr

    This blog post outlines a method for deploying Office 365 applications via Intune using Pckgr and the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center. It guides users through creating a configuration XML, hosting it in Azure Storage, and deploying the app with a custom install string. The post emphasizes ease, customization, and ongoing updates for effective management.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Introducing Pckgr’s New Custom Application Feature for Intune Deployment

    Pckgr introduces the Custom Applications feature for Business plan users, allowing them to upload and automate application packaging for deployment via Microsoft Intune. This drag-and-drop tool enhances flexibility by easing the deployment process, ensuring security through automated testing, and enabling customizable metadata for tailored application management.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Introducing Private Hosted Applications: A Premium Alternative for Application Deployment

    Pckgr introduces Private Hosted Applications for Business plan customers, providing a stable and controlled deployment experience. This feature eliminates external dependencies by securely hosting third-party installers, optimizing integration with Microsoft Intune. Benefits include increased reliability, faster response times, delayed updates, and a growing library of applications, enhancing deployment options alongside Winget-based deployments.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Easily deploy MacOS Applications to Intune with Pckgr

    Pckgr now supports MacOS application deployments, making it easier for users to manage both Mac and Windows applications. By integrating with Installomator, the platform automates installation and updates, ensures application safety, and provides professional notifications. Users can easily deploy and monitor Mac apps through a streamlined process on their Pckgr account.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Introducing Our Updated Plan Names: Same Great Value, New Names

    As we prepare to roll out some exciting new features, we’ve given our plans a fresh look with new names that better reflect the value and capabilities they provide. Rest assured, while the names have changed, everything else—pricing, features, and benefits—remains the same. Here’s a quick overview of the updated plan names: These changes are…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Using the Google Chrome (EXE) Deployment from Winget over the Standard Google Chrome MSI

    In recent months, we added a Google Chrome EXE package alongside the MSI for its deployment advantages in Pckgr and Winget. The EXE’s dynamic link allows seamless updates, unlike the static MSI URL. Both versions are identical, allowing safe deployment of the EXE for businesses. Utilizing Winget for the Updater component ensures efficient Chrome management.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Installing Winget using Microsoft Intune and Pckgr

    We’ve been focusing on the Winget Pre-Install deployment. For those unfamiliar, the Winget Pre-Install is used to bootstrap Winget onto Windows during initial setup. This ensures Winget is functional before deploying any applications, as almost all applications from Pckgr rely on it. Updating the PipelineWe’ve created a new Azure pipeline that updates the Winget Pre-Install…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Zoom Management in Windows Environments: A Pckgr and Intune Approach

    In the remote work culture, Zoom is widely used but varied installations across devices can lead to security risks. The blog suggests using Machine Installs for consistency and security, and leveraging Intune and Pckgr to manage and update Zoom. This approach ensures that communication tools are secure and consistent across all devices.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Removing Shortcuts from Intune Deployed Applications using Pckgr

    Pckgr’s latest blog explores Advanced Application Deployment, focusing on removing desktop shortcuts post-installation, demonstrated with Mozilla Firefox. This feature fulfills user requests to enhance user experience by automating desktop icon cleanup. Through the demo, the process of adding Firefox, enabling the “Remove Shortcut” option, and triggering the cleanup script is highlighted.

    Thomas Mahony