Technology Training Resources
All Things Mac
Tips and Tricks
Mac 101-The Grand Tour
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Your Local Machine Account
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Local machine accounts are created for each user in Mac OS X. Account names are typically the same as your email login.This account lets you set a screensaver password, login password and is used to install many OS X system updates.
Account Password
The password associated with your account is provided during initial setup. If the password has been lost, call the Technology Helpdesk ext 2964 for information on reset instructions. |
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Create PDF's using Mac OS X |
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Make PDF's of Word documents, webpages, any file by choosing "Save as PDF" when printing. Select File/Print and Save. Try it! |
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Zip Those Files |
Eject A Stubborn CD |
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Send compressed ZIP files to Windows users with one-click! Using the keyboard combination CTRL+Click displays a new option "Create Archive of ......". It creates a new file to email colleagues while preserving the original. |
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There's more than one way to eject a CD. Sure, dragging it to the trash is the safest way, but it doesn't always work. What are the other options? Try one of these to see if it helps:
1. Boot your computer while holding the mouse button.
2. Take an unfolded paper clip to that little round hole on your CD drive. Insert the paper clip, and press gently until the CD ejects. |
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Force Quit Applications |
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Occassionally programs will hang or freeze causing the computer to come to a standstill. Mac OS X provides a way to quit un-responsive programs and resume normal activities. Use this keyboard combination to display the Force Quit Window.
Apple + Option + Escape
Choose the program from the list and choose quit. Non-responding applications will be displayed in red. |
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Software Updates
Microsoft Office 2004
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September 25, 2005 - Microsoft has released Service Pack 2 for Office 2004. The update offers major improvment with Entourage 2004 in working with Microsoft Exchange. This update is highly recommended. |
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Mac OS X 10.4
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April 20, 2005 - Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger now available.
See it now!
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Mac OS X 10.3.9 Update
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April 18, 2005 - Apple has release Mac OS X 10.3.9 which includes mostly minor tweaks and security patches. This Update is recommended and can be obtained automatically through Software Updates in System Preferences. Email me if you have questions about updating. More >> |
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March 21, 2005 - Apple Computer has released nearly a dozen fixes for flaws in its Mac OS operating system, including a script for preventing phishers from fooling users of its Safari browser. Security Update 2005-003
The updates are included in automatic weekly schedule. It is recommended to install the updates to keep the system safe.
To install the updates now, Click Software Update in the System Preferences. |
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Norton Antivirus
Norton Antivirus 10 for Mac OS X Tiger |
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July 20, 2005 - Tiger users will need to upgrade to Norton Antivirus version 10 for antivirus protection. This version is compatible with Mac OS 10.3 Panther. |
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Norton Antivirus CE 9.0.3 |
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March 15, 2005 - This latest version of Norton Antivirus has eliminated the need to annually subscribe for updates and definitions. Contact the Technology Helpdesk (2964) to have a trouble ticket opened for the upgrade. |
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Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger |
Microsoft Office 2004 |
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther |
Microsoft Word |
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar |
Microsoft Excel |
Norton Antivirus 8.0-10
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Microsoft PowerPoint |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.22 |
Microsoft Entourage |
Fetch 5 FTP |
Microsoft Office x.X |
FUGU - SFTP (upgrade to Fetch 5) |
Microsoft Outlook 2001 |
One-to-One Instruction - By Appointment
Telephone Support - 677-2959 Email Support - Contact Tim Winters |
