1.1. Airplay Best Practices

Wireless Projection

Link to Printable Document

1.2. Sequoia 15.2 Screen Mirroring

After connecting to Screen Mirror

Check to see if you are "Currently Mirroring" or "Currently Extending"

To change between Mirroring and Extended -- Click the change button

If you want to switch to extended display -- Click the  "Extended Display" icon and then the blue Extend Display button.

If you want to switch to mirrored display -- Click the  "Entire Screen" icon and then the blue Start Mirroring button.

Note -- When you disconnect from the apple tv and reconnect, you will stay in the mode you were last using when you disconnected.

2.1. Self Service

Self Service (highlighted in red on the dock) is a district app where you can download apps for your PLCS Mac or iPad.

3.1. Common Mac Tips

Common Mac Tips

3.2. Task Cards (self-paced)

If you want to try a few general tasks, click on these Mac Task Cards or download the PDF below.

3.3. Keyboard Shortcuts - Quick Reference

This is a link to the Apple Support article: https://support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/keyboard-shortcuts-apd194062a6d/mac

At the bottom is a downloadable PDF of Keyboard shortcuts to help transition from Windows to Mac.

4.1. May 19: E-Sign Documents

Tuesday Tech Tip: Did you know that you can electronically sign PDFs and images with Preview on your Mac? It’s quick and easy, saves paper and works great for signing things while working from home!

https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/fill-out-and-sign-pdf-forms-prvw35725/mac

4.2. May 5: Record your screen

Tech Tuesday Tip: Did you know that QuickTime on your Mac can record your screen and mic? It’s a great way to create a tutorial or record a virtual presentation!

https://support.apple.com/guide/quicktime-player/record-your-screen-qtp97b08e666/mac

4.3. April 28: Quick Calculator

Tech Tuesday Tip: You can use the Spotlight function on your Mac to do quick math! It is very easy to use and a quick tool to keep in your back pocket!

4.4. April 21: Hide an App

Tech Tuesday Tip: How to hide an application (in macOS) to get the app and associated windows out of the way quickly. This is super helpful when you have a lot of things open and are searching for a different window or app!



4.5. April 14: Screenshot tips

Tech Tuesday Tip: How to take a screenshot on a Mac! Just a quick overview of the keyboard shortcut options to take a screenshot on your Mac. This is handy when making directions or even submitting helpdesk tickets with issues. The screenshots save to your desktop by default!

4.6. April 7: Create Helpdesk Ticket

5.1. Change Energy Saver Settings

You can change your sleep settings by opening Self Service and clicking Energy Saver. 

There are 3 options to choose from. If you click on the picture of the battery it will show you the details of that option. 

Click Set and your Energy Saver settings will be changed. You can change this setting as many times as you need to.