Articles (29)

Allowing blocked apps in macOS

The knowledge base article provides a simple guide for users on how to allow blocked apps in macOS, ensuring a smooth experience without technical complexities.

Fix Notability License Issues on Mac and iPad

This article provides troubleshooting steps for resolving Notability app license issues on macOS and iPadOS.

Fix Printer Not Printing on Mac by Clearing Queue and Resetting System

This article provides troubleshooting steps for macOS users who encounter issues with their printers appearing paused, stuck, or not responding.

How to accept enrollment of your Bowdoin Mac into MDM

An article that goes over how to self enroll Bowdoin owned Mac computer in to Bowdoin's MDM.

How to Install and Use Homebrew

Information on how to install and use Homebrew for macOS

How to Setup Desktop Password Sync for macOS

Desktop Password Sync replaces the user's local macOS password with their Okta password, resulting in one less password to remember.  The computer password will update to use your new password if you reset your Bowdoin account password.  Desktop Password Sync uses a single sign-on (SSO) extension that is installed on the macOS.

How to sign out of iCloud on an Apple Device

Information on how to sign out of an Apple iCloud account.

How to turn off "Find My" and sign out of iCloud in macOS

Turn off "Find My" and sign out if iCloud in macOS.

Information about Apple Intelligence

Similar to how Windows is using CoPilot in their operating system, Apple is introducing Apple Intelligence into their next operating system upgrade.

Installing software updates for macOS

Information on how to install macOS software updates on a Bowdoin-issued computer

Reset DNS Settings to Default on Your Mac

This article explains how to reset DNS settings on a Mac by removing any custom DNS server entries from the active network connection using the System Settings or System Preferences panel. Once the custom DNS servers are removed, the Mac will default to using DNS settings provided by the current network, which may resolve connectivity or performance issues.

Reset your Mac login password from Recovery

If the standard steps to reset the password of your Mac user account don't succeed, try these additional steps.

Save Mac Screenshots to a Specific Folder

The knowledge base article explains how to save screenshots on macOS directly to a specific folder. It includes a list of relevant questions, outlines when this information applies, and provides simple, step-by-step instructions for setting the desired folder.

Self Service for macOS & iPadOS

Information about the Self Service app for macOS, and iPadOS

Set Up to Mirror or Extend Your Display in macOS Sequoia

The knowledge base article provides guidance for extending or mirroring a macOS desktop using macOS Sequoia.

Set Up Touch ID on Your MacBook Pro for Faster Logins and Access to Okta SSO

Bowdoin College faculty, staff, and students using a MacBook Pro can enable Touch ID and register up to three fingerprints. Touch ID can then be used for unlocking the Mac, using Touch ID for Okta SSO, accessing settings, and autofill features.

Take a screenshot on macOS

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to take a screenshot on a Mac device. It is intended for people needing quick help with capturing their screen.

This Mac can't connect to iCloud because of a problem...

In macOS, you receive the following message when signing in with your Apple ID: This Mac can't connect to iCloud because of a problem...

Troubleshooting Self Service for macOS

Information on how to troubleshoot the Self Service app for macOS.

Upgrading macOS

Information on how to upgrade to macOS on a Bowdoin-issued Mac.

Using Privileges app in macOS to be an admin in Terminal

The article provides a guide on using the Privileges app in macOS to gain admin access through Terminal, tailored for customers without technical expertise.