Convert documents to PDF

If you want your document to be read but not edited, you can save it as a PDF file. When you do, the PDF will retain your formatting and often be a smaller file than the original document. Convert Word Documents to PDF: In Word: Open the document you want to convert and then click the […]

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MS Teams for Mac

You do not require an account or software to join a Teams meeting. Joining a Teams meeting without an account: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/join-a-meeting-without-a-teams-account-c6efc38f-4e03-4e79-b28f-e65a4c039508 NOTE:  some users reported difficulty using Chrome to attend as a guest or download MS Teams – we have not encountered this issue.  UNA computers include 3 browsers in the Macintosh HD>Applications folder, you […]

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Clearing Cookies and Browser Caches on your Mac

If you are encountering unusual and unexpected behaviour with your Web Browser, here are some links that may assist you clearing out old or corrupted cookies and cache files. Google Chrome for Mac (and iOS and Android): https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop Safari for Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/safari/sfri11471/14.0/mac/11.0  Clear Caches https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/clear-safari-cache/

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How to set up your VPN connection

How to set up your VPN connection   Start by downloading this VPN Mobile Config file: UNA IKEv2 VPN.mobileconfig It will download to your Downloads folder. It should automatically decompress, but if it doesn’t double click the VPN.mobileconfig.zip file in downloads to decompress it. Locate the VPN.mobileconfig file and double click it to start. You’ll […]

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Setting up Synology Drive for UNA Resources

Setting up Synology Drive to access UNA Resources Synology Drive is located in the Applications folder. Double click it to get started. The Synology Drive wizard will automatically start. Click the Start Now button. Choose a Sync Task Supply the following information. For the username and password it is asking for your DMS username and password. Click the […]

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Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Ever wondered about the symbols and keyboard shortcuts that could save you time and effort? Screen captures, cut, copy & paste?  You can find these and more in the Apple Keyboard Shortcut document: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236 <— Command symbol And the symbols shown in menus and on a Mac Keyboard? What DO they mean? https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/cpmh0011/mac And for […]

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Google Chrome Print Offers Save as PDF Option, not Print to paper

Google’s Chrome web browser’s default print dialog offers to print to PDF – in an effort to avoid wasted paper, the default behaviour is to offer to save as a PDF document. In order to print to paper, there are extra steps now. From the Print window, select “More settings” Then “Print using System Dialog” […]

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Sharing a Keynote or PowerPoint Presentation in Zoom

When presenting in Zoom via Keynote or PowerPoint you want to present the slideshow in a window, then you can select that window in Zoom when sharing. This allows you to keep control of your computer and not have it go into full screen presentation mode. In Keynote In PowerPoint go to the Slideshow section […]

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