MacBook
**This guide is for macOS computers only. If you are on a different operating system, select the one you'd wish to see the guide for below**Windows,...
macOS Recovery should only be used when you are instructed to do so. This is typically used when you purchase your MacBook. You should make sure you...
1. Click on the "Apple" menu icon in the upper right of the screen and select "System Preferences..." from the menu.
2. Select the printer...
Camera TroubleshootingIf you are having issues with the camera freezing on your Thinkpad, visit Camera Freezes on Thinkpad for assistance.Faculty Use...
NMU creates its own SSL security certificates used for some network services. These certificates are already installed on NMU issued computers but...
Unless you retire as an employee at NMU, as a faculty, staff, or student your NMU G Suite account will become disabled 1 year after you leave NMU and...
Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet in the location where you will be taking the quiz.Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the...
Sending a copy of your screen to support staff is a great way to accurately record what you see on the screen and any error messages that are...
See the updated instructions on the Art & Design Lab website, http://art.nmu.edu/lab/server.html
Newly-issued NMU computers come with brochures that guide you through setting them up and registering them on the NMU network. Reimaged computers...
Mac OS, or Apple's operating system, comes preinstalled on all NMU-issued MacBooks.
Below is a list of training resources for OSX. ...
It's a good idea to password protect your screen when you are away from your computer, particularly when you are working in a public place. To do...
Other than the NMU LTE CPE's (Customer Premises Equipment) available for purchase from Micro Repair, current NMU faculty, staff, students, and...
Is NMU LTE available in your area?NMU LTE is available everywhere NMU EAN is available. Go to the Check Availabilty page and click the "Check...
Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keystrokes that allow you to quickly perform an action. They are useful and often great time-savers. This page...
Hardware ports allow you to connect with and utilize external devices. Below you will find images of many common ports. Click on any image to read...
Some applications are not signed by Apple and will not be able to be installed. If you trust the application and know you want to install it, follow...
Open System Preferences by clicking the Apple icon in the upper left corner and selecting “System Preferences…”
Click on "Trackpad" to view...
This classroom is equipped with “WePresent” to connect your laptop to the projector wirelessly.
MirrorOp software is now used to connect your...
Email autoforwarding allows you to forward your @nmu.edu account to an MES account or another account on campus such as yourid@alumni.nmu.edu. Thus,...
The homepage for any browser is the page that displays first when the user opens the browser. The ACS directory page, which links to many NMU...
↵Google Chrome is an internet browser that allows the user to use many advanced features, including bookmarks, add-ons, themes, and more. Signing in...
Firefox is Mozilla Corporation's open-source web browser, and it comes on all NMU computers. It is fully customizable, has a popup blocker, bookmark...
Computer distribution and other TLC distribution information may be found at the Northern Michigan University Notebook Distribution page.
Time Machine is the built-in backup that works with your Mac and an external drive. Connect the drive, assign it to Time machine and start enjoying...
All NMU issued MacBooks have two partitions, Macintosh HD and Windows. Some programs will only work on the windows partition. In order to use these...
Faculty, staff, and some students have access to an NMU network drive. This offers the opportunity to share files with others in the department. It...
These instructions tell how to connect to the campus network using AirPort. They assume your network settings are already configured.
Make sure...
There are more than 10,000 network ports on Northern's campus. For help connecting to one of them see:
Connecting with your ThinkPad
Connecting...
It's always a good idea to back your files up regularly and especially if you are planning to transfer them to a new machine. In addition to dragging...
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