Getting Started on Staff New Mac Computer
You must use the following instructions to complete the setup for your new Mac computer, starting April 2022. These instructions MUST be completed on the TTSD wifi (and not off site).
If you prefer a picture step-by-step, please see the Google Slides below for a visual companion to the written instructions.
NOTE: We strongly advise that staff do NOT put on the plastic peel-and-stick camera cover because this can cause screen breakage when closing the laptop's screen (Teachers: Print this Check List and bring it with you to your technician when you get your new computer)
Google Chrome
- Launch Google Chrome and click Sign In
- Enter your full email address and password to log in
- Click Yes, I'm in
- Click Set as default to set the Google Chrome browser as your default browser
- Go to meet.google.com and start a meeting by selecting the Start an instant meeting
- Click Allow and OK when the alert windows pop-up asking to approve the microphone and camera access
- Allow Google Chrome to access Screen Recording by sharing your screen using the Present Now option in a google meeting
Google Drive for Desktop (restart may be required)
Printers
- Open System Preferences
- Select Printers & Scanners
- Click the + to add a new printer (repeat these steps below to add one printer at a time)
- Select the World Globe "IP" middle icon
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Enter the IP address of the printer you most frequently use (Staff Printer List Link)
- Change the Protocol to Internet Printing Protocol - IPP
- Add a name and location for the Name and Location field
- Click Add to add the printer
TouchID (OPTIONAL)
- Open System Preferences
- Select TouchID
- Click Add Fingerprint and follow the direction to add your fingerprint - the fingerprint button is on the top right hand of your keyboard - it's also the powerbutton
NOTE: Repeat step 3 and 4 to add additional fingerprints (maximum 3 fingerprints)
(link to Google Slide - https://bit.ly/3NXCyki)
(link to this KB Article - bit.ly/TTSDnewlaptop)