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Instructions for printing to Bowdoin campus printers from a personally owned Mac or Windows computer. Covers installing PaperCut Client and the Mobility Print printer, sending a print job, and releasing the job at a campus printer or through the PaperCut web portal.
Instructions for enabling Find My on a Bowdoin-issued MacBook and iPad mini. Find My allows users to locate, lock, or erase their devices remotely if they are lost or stolen. Covers both macOS Sequoia and current iPadOS.
An overview of Apple Continuity features that let Bowdoin-issued MacBooks and iPads work together seamlessly. Covers setup prerequisites, Universal Clipboard, Handoff, Sidecar (iPad as second display), Universal Control, and Continuity Camera. Applies to all Bowdoin students and faculty with both a Bowdoin MacBook and iPad.
Explains how Bowdoin IT uses Jamf Mobile Device Management (MDM) to manage college-issued iPads and Macs, including what settings IT controls, what information IT can see, and what personal data IT cannot access. Applies to all Bowdoin-issued Apple devices.
How to contact AppleCare for support on a Bowdoin-issued iPad, MacBook Pro, or accessories. Covers the AppleCare for Education phone number, Apple's online support options, and the requirement for students to notify IT before initiating a repair.
How to back up and restore a Bowdoin-issued iPad using Finder on a Mac. Covers connecting the iPad, creating a local backup (with optional encryption), restoring from a backup, and verifying backup success. Applies to users on macOS Sequoia or Tahoe
Step-by-step instructions for returning a Bowdoin College-issued laptop or iPad to the Tech Hub. Covers what to do before bringing in the device, what to bring, and what happens to the device and its data after it is returned.
How to staple documents when printing from a Mac to a Bowdoin multi-function printer through PaperCut. Covers selecting Find-Me-Print, opening Printer Features, and choosing a staple location in the macOS print dialog. Useful for anyone printing multi-page documents on campus who wants them stapled when the job releases.