MacOS Guide

Connecting Bluetooth device:

• Open System Preferences on your dock 
• Click on the Bluetooth tab on the left side
• Confirm that Bluetooth is turned on
• Once you have put your Bluetooth device into pairing mode it should show up under 'Nearby Devices'
• Click on the device and it should connect

Add a printer or scanner:

• Open System Preferences on your dock
• Scroll to the bottom of the left side of the page
• Click on "Printers & Scanners"
• Click "Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax..."
• Pick your printer from the list of printers available
• Click "Add"

How to use Airdrop:

• Sending a file:

  • Right-click a file and click "Share..."
  • Select Airdrop from the list of options

• • Wait for the device of the person you are trying to share with to appear
  • Select their device and then share

• Receiving a file:

  • Hit Command ⌘ + Spacebar on your keyboard
  • type 'airdrop' and click on the first result
  • In the window that opens change "Allow me to be discovered by:" to 'Everyone'
  • Wait for a notification to appear that someone wants to airdrop to you
  • Select accept and you will receive the file

Connect to Network Folder:

• Hit Command ⌘ + 'K' on your keyboard
• Enter smb://netshares and hit Enter
• If you have the necessary permissions, you should be able to access the folders you need

Sync your Google Calendar to Apple Calendar:

• Open the calendar App on your Mac
• On the top menu bar click on "Calendar" then "Settings..." and then Accounts
• On the window that opens up click the plus symbol at the bottom
• Select Google and log in to your MISD email address
• Once logged in check the box next to "Enable this Account"
• It may take about 15 minutes to fully populate

Connecting Multiple Monitors:

• If you plan on connecting two or more monitors to your MacOS laptop you must request a plugable docking station
• Once you have confirmed you are connecting via plugable docking station you must then navigate to MISD Self-Service
• Search for "Display Link Driver" and install that item
• Once installed click on the Display Link Icon in the right side of the menu bar
• On the dropdown select "Launch automatically after login"
• Done