Set up a new Bowdoin Mac and learn everyday essentials like right-clicking, taking screenshots, adjusting your display, and managing basic settings.
Explains how to quickly hide desktop items on a Mac or Windows 11 computer for a meeting or screen share. Covers hiding all items, moving items into a folder, tidying with Stacks, and hiding system or device icons. These options change only what appears on the desktop and do not delete files. Applies to college-owned or personal computers.
Instructions for connecting a second display to a Mac and setting it to either extend the desktop for more workspace or mirror the main screen. Covers connecting the display, opening Displays settings, choosing the arrangement, and adjusting resolution. Applies to anyone using a Mac.
Explains how to keep a Mac from going to sleep so that a long-running task, such as an initial Druva inSync backup, is not interrupted. Covers the sleep settings in System Settings under Battery or Energy Saver. Applies to anyone using a Mac.
Explains the two main ways to right-click on a Mac: holding the Control key while clicking, or enabling secondary click on a Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad in System Settings. Includes animated examples for the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad. Applies to anyone using a Mac.
Instructions for changing the default location where macOS saves screenshots so that new screenshots are stored in a folder of your choice. Covers creating a folder, setting the save location in the screenshot toolbar, and taking a screenshot. Applies to anyone using a Mac.
Walks through the first-time setup of a new Bowdoin-issued Mac, from unboxing and connecting to a network through remote management enrollment, Bowdoin sign-in, creating a local account, and choosing display settings. Applies to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff setting up a new Bowdoin Mac.
Instructions for switching from a Wi-Fi connection to a wired Ethernet connection on macOS or Windows 11, including plugging in the cable, turning off Wi-Fi, and confirming the wired connection is active. A wired connection is often faster and more stable than Wi-Fi. Applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students on campus.
Explains the built-in keyboard shortcuts for taking screenshots on macOS, including capturing the full screen, a selected area, or a single window. Applies to anyone using a Mac.