Technology Wiki - selfhelp:mac

applehome

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-23T20:04:56+00:00

Apple Devices Mac * Self Service * Where are my Applications? * Troubleshooting the Keychain * Tips for Managing Your Storage * Camera Access Setup * Installing Adobe Programs * Changing the Display Mode on your Laptop * How to Reduce Bluelight * Installing Office 365 * Software Update Policy ---------- If you have issues that are not covered by the documentation please visit the Helpdesk.

cameraaccesssetup

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-07T13:03:55+00:00

Camera Access Setup Opening System Settings Click the Apple icon on the upper left corner of the screen and then click “System Settings”. Opening Security & Privacy Click Privacy and Security and then Camera. Allowing Camera Access for Google Chrome

changingdisplaymode

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-01T16:54:47+00:00

Changing Your Display Mode When you have a multiple displays, you can either have your screens Mirrored or Extended. To change which mode you are in, go to the Apple menu in the top left of your screen()>System Preferences>Displays. Click on the

extendedleave

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-12-08T20:11:10+00:00

Extended Leave Turning in Your Laptop When Going on an Extended Leave Before you go on an extended leave of absence, you will need to turn in your laptop and charger to the Technology Office(Room 109) at the High School. Before you turn in your laptop, please make sure all of your data is backed up into Google Drive.

homeinternetspeedtest

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-01-15T14:07:51+00:00

Home Internet Speed Test An easy to use Internet Speed Test is available in the Self Service+ Application on your Mac. It is also available to use on any other device by typing into your web browser. Opening Self Service To open Self Service+, find this icon on your Dock:

keychaintroubleshooting

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-04-24T14:59:21+00:00

Troubleshooting Keychain Issues Start by clicking the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of your screen. This will start Spotlight. In Spotlight type “Keychain” and select the Keychain Access application. Once in Keychain Access select the menu in the upper lefthand corner. Then click

learningally

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-10-25T13:52:14+00:00

Signing Into Learning Ally on Mac Via Clever The fastest way to access Learning Ally is through the district's Clever portal which can be found here: Clever Portal From there you can find Learning Ally under District Page [{{:selfhelp:mac:la_clever01.png?700|] Or if you are using the newer portal view

learningallyeligibility

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-03-28T18:29:21+00:00

Setting Student Eligibility in Learning Ally If a student is having trouble logging in to their Learning Ally account, it is possible that they do not have their eligibility set. To set this, log into Learning Ally and select Manage Students from your dashboard.

maclogin

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-07-19T17:14:30+00:00

Getting Logged in to your District Macbook The technology department has recently made changes to the way the login screen looks. This wiki page outlines the new process of getting logged into your district laptop. If you are following these instructions from outside the district, it will be necessary for you to connect to your home wifi by clicking the WiFi icon in the top right corner of your screen, selecting your wireless network, and entering your password. You cannot login unless you are…

managingstorage

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-07-29T16:15:56+00:00

Tips for Managing Your Storage To start, you can read Apple's documentation on managing your storage by following this link: How to free up storage space on your Mac Here are a few recommended ways to manage your storage: * Check Your Downloads Folder * Empty Your Trash * Move Files Into Google Drive * Check For a Google Drive Folder * Phone Backups in iTunes Check Your Downloads Folder A place where you may find a large number of files that you no longer need is your

meettroubleshooting

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-01T16:56:08+00:00

Meet Troubleshooting Being Disconnected If you are constantly being disconnected from a Meet there are a few things you can try. General Steps to Follow * Make sure your Chromebook is up to date * Change your view to Spotlight * Reboot your device every morning to free up resources and help things run more smoothly. * Close all non-essential tabs and applications. * Turn Off the Camera * Disable your Extensions Updating your Chromebook

newusersetup

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-01-15T13:58:06+00:00

Setting up Your Mac Laptop When you first open your new laptop, you will see the Welcome screen. Press any key to get to the Language selection screen. Choose English and click the arrow in the bottom right. You will then need to select your country. The United States will pop to the top of list if you give it a second. Then click

nightshift

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-12-06T15:33:27+00:00

Night Shift Night Shift is a feature on Mac that can cut down on the amount of bluelight your screen gives off. To get to Night Shift go to the Apple menu in the top left of your screen()>System Preferences>Displays and then select the Night Shift tab.

screenshareipad

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-23T20:04:56+00:00

Screensharing an iPad with Quicktime Player Trusting the Computer/iPad The first step you will need to take is plugging in the iPad to your laptop. You can do this with a USB A to Lightning cable or a USB C to Lightning cable. Once the iPad is plugged in, you will probably need to trust the computer. You should see a prompt on the iPad. Tap

sharingencrypteddocs

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-23T20:04:56+00:00

Sharing Encrypted Documents From Self Service install Keka. Launch Keka. Enter the password you would like to use to encrypt your file on the two lines in the application. Drag the files you want to encrypt into the Keka window Share the password with your intended recipient

updatepolicy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-05-28T18:21:45+00:00

Software Update Policy In an effort to maintain a secure and consistent computing environment within the district we will be implementing software update policies. These policies will help ensure that all district computers receive the latest software updates and upgrades in a timely manner. These updates are important as many of them include fixes for security vulnerabilities and even add useful features.