Managing a fleet of Windows and macOS devices is rarely simple, especially when it comes to patching, software deployment, and keeping track of which machines still need attention. PDQ is looking to take some of that pain away with a batch of new features aimed at making endpoint management more efficient.
The biggest addition is improved Windows Update visibility. Instead of piecing together custom reports, IT administrators can now see which Windows updates are missing, identify affected devices, and install those updates directly from a dedicated Windows Updates view. That should make it much easier to spot gaps before they become bigger problems.
PDQ is also expanding beyond Windows with support for macOS applications in its Package Library. IT teams can now deploy and automate updates for supported Mac apps using the same workflows they already use for Windows software. The initial release includes support for 15 macOS applications, while the company’s Windows Package Library now offers more than 700 packages.
Another notable addition is a new insights dashboard that provides a quick overview of endpoint health. Administrators can see devices that have been offline for more than a week, machines running low on disk space, systems waiting for a reboot, deployment success rates, and vulnerability trends from a single screen.
The update also introduces a built-in reboot feature that lets admins restart individual devices or entire groups without creating scripts or custom packages. For organizations deploying PDQ for the first time, a new lightweight agent installer is designed to simplify enrollment of Windows devices connected through VPNs.
“IT teams don’t need more complexity. They need tools that help them see what’s happening, take action quickly, and keep work moving,” said Mark Littlefield, vice president of product at PDQ. “This release gives teams more practical control across everyday endpoint management workflows, from Windows updates and macOS software deployment to reboots and device enrollment.”
None of these additions reinvent endpoint management on their own, but together they make PDQ a more complete platform. Windows Update visibility alone should save administrators time, while the addition of macOS package management is a welcome step for organizations supporting mixed-device environments.
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