Guides for additional Bowdoin-supported software tools including Notability, Jamf Self Service, and other campus applications.

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Campus Groups

Bowdoin's Campus Groups platform for student organizations, event management, and room reservations.

TeamDynamix

TeamDynamix is a company and an application. The software is used by IT and other departments for ticket tracking, knowledge bases (such as this) and providing a service catalog where our clients can make requests or request assistance.

Web Browsers

Information pertaining to web browsers for MacOS and Windows, including Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome

Articles (31)

Pinned Article List of College-Provided Software and Programs for Staff, Faculty, and Students

Information about what software and programs might be available to staff, faculty, and students

Authorizing Mathematica on a computer

Information on how to authorize Mathematica after it has been installed on your computer

Available video editing software

Information on video editing applications available to faculty, staff, and students.

BoardEffect Materials Guidelines

Please use these guidelines as you create events and meeting books in BoardEffect so that information is consistent for all committees.

ChemDraw

Information on how to install ChemDraw 23 on Bowdoin-issued computers.

Company Portal

Company Portal is an application that allows Windows users to install Bowdoin-issued and approved software on their own.

Connecting Handshake to Your Microsoft 365 Calendar

This guide is for users who want to sync their Handshake account with their Microsoft 365 Calendar.

Create and Customize a QR Code Using Adobe Express

Adobe Express allows users to generate a free, customized QR code by entering content, selecting design options, and downloading the PNG file for use in various applications. No account or software installation is required, and the tool can be accessed from any device with a web browser.

Downloading and accessing Wolfram Mathematica

Information on how to access Mathemtica online or download Mathematica on a Bowdoin-issued device or personal device.

Flipgrid for Video Conversations

Flipgrid is a video conversation app that allows you to pose a questions and gather responses as short video clips

How to Install Software Using Company Portal on Windows 11

This article explains how to use the Intune Company Portal app to install approved software on a Bowdoin-issued Windows 11 device. Company Portal is the self-service software catalog for Windows, allowing users to browse and install IT-approved applications without needing to contact the Service Desk. No administrator password is required for apps available through Company Portal.

How to install the EMS Client software

Instructions on how to install the EMS desktop client for Windows 10.

How to sign in to Atlassian Confluence Cloud

Information on how to sign in to Atlassian Confluence Cloud.

How to view HEIC images on a Windows computer

ImageGlass is an image viewer that opens and displays HEIC files in Windows.   ImageGlass-HEIC Viewer is available in for self-service install on Bowdoin-issued computers using the Software Center app.

Install Zoom on macOS Using Jamf Self Service

This knowledge base article provides a guide on how to install Zoom for macOS using Jamf Self Service.

Installing MATLAB and MATLAB Online

Information about creating a Mathworks account and downloading MATLAB or accessing MATLAB Online.

Logging in to ArcGIS Online

Information on how to log in to ArcGIS Online with a Bowdoin account.

Logging in to BoardEffect

Information on how to log in to BoardEffect and walk through the first-time setup.

Logging in to Workday and the Workday Home Page

Information on how to sign in to Workday and the Workday Home Page where you start.

MATLAB

"MATLAB® is the high-level language and interactive environment used by millions of engineers and scientists worldwide. It lets you explore and visualize ideas and collaborate across disciplines including signal and image processing, communications, control systems, and computational finance." - Mathworks.com

Requesting a quote or purchase of software

Information on how to request a quote or purchase new software.

Saving SPSS Data to PDF

SPSS can save or export data in many formats and in various ways. These instructions will assist you in exporting or printing your data output to PDF.

Set Up Automatic Notability Backups to OneDrive on Your iPad

This article explains how Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff can enable automatic backup of Notability notes on an iPad to their Bowdoin OneDrive account using the Auto-Backup feature. It outlines how to sign in, choose file formats such as PDF or Note, select a destination folder, and verify that notes are syncing properly in OneDrive.

Sign in to Notability with your Bowdoin account

Information on how to sign in to Notability on macOS or iPadOS with your Bowdoin account using “Continue with Google” (or Microsoft if available) using your @bowdoin.edu address

Starting and accepting a Beyond Trust Remote session

Information on how to start and accept a Beyond Trust remote session from Information Technology staff.

Troubleshoot and Fix App Issues on iOS and Android

The article provides guidance on troubleshooting apps in iOS and Android, covering issues like deleting, re-installing, and login problems, specifically with apps like Outlook. It includes sections with common questions, applicable environments, and step-by-step resolutions.

Minecraft for Education

Getting started with Minecraft for Education