Tuesday's Tech Tips
7/21/15
Network Changes
Leon and Co. have been busy beefing up our network over the summer. Our bandwidth is doubled and the wifi access points are upgraded on all campuses.
It will be open initially, but we anticipate that it will be locked down soon after school starts to kick off phones and other devices not issued by SISD.
How to Add Software and Stuff on Your MacBook
SISD Getting Stuff on Your MacBook
Epson print drivers are now available in Self Service.
Also, I will be working this week to make the Self Service app accessible when you are at home or away from the SISD network. The MacBooks will need to be on the SISD network before this pushes out to your individual laptop. We advanced the timeline on this due to little issues that keep popping up with Yosemite.
Making Cute, Custom Icons for Web Links and Folders on Your MacBook
Cute Icons for Your MacBook
TASA EdTech Resources for TEKS in all Content Areas
TASA has created a collection of iTunesU courses with resources to teach your TEKS. Simply click on the button below or search TASA in iTunes and find the course for your content area. They will have digital resources for you to use to teach your content standards. It's an amazing resource created by Texas teachers for Texas teachers.
What's That FortiClient Thingy?
FortiClient is Antivirus and Malware Protection
We have seen an increase in the number of infected Macs due to Malware (like Mac Keeper) and viruses. The worst have been from students using BitTorrents, but these then spread and infect other computers. The Forticlient offers real-time protection from viruses and malware.
Mac Keeper is Bad for Your SISD MacBook
Our IT Department advises that you NEVER download or click on links to MacKeeper. Your MacBook will be much happier without it.