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Mac, getting started

Tips and tricks for beginners.

Where are my menus? (File, Save As, Print, Insert, etc.)

On macOS, the majority of the apps do not carry the menu bar on top of their windows. The menu is...

How do I minimize, maximize, close an app, exit full screen?

The usual buttons for minimze, maximize/full screen, and close, are moved from the upper-right co...

How do I take a screenshot?

Press together Shift, Command, and 3. A thumbnail with the screenshot will appear in the lower...

What about my keyboard shortcuts? (Copy-paste, print, find, etc.)

For most of them, use the '⌘ command' key instead of the Windows' darling, Ctrl. You can find un...

Where are my Documents, Apps, Downloads?

On a Mac, My Computer (or File Explorer) is called Finder (1). Its shortcut is usually the first ...

Mac - Install Software - Self Service

Self Service is a software distribution platform from where you can install apps on Mac machines....

Zoom Setup

1. Click here to Update or install Zoom or install via the Self-Service Portal (ISB Logo) 2. O...

Automatically Delete Files in Bin after 30 Days

Automatically Delete Files in Bin after 30 Days By default, on the Mac laptops, your recycle bin...

Getting Mac Version Information

To get the current version of Mac you have installed, follow these steps: Click the Apple logo i...

Installing Zoom for students

1. To install the Zoom app on your laptop, click on this link. 2.  In the pop-up window, select ...

Setting Up Zoom for Students

To make sure your camera, microphone and screen sharing works on your computer, please follow t...

Update MacOS

Due to changes in how macOS is being updated, you cannot update your school computer by going int...

Accessing ISB Drives

ISB has many drives. To connect to one, follow these steps:   Open a Finder window: In the t...