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July 13, 2011
by Greening, Daniel J

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapters for the L4Lv2 Macbook

Due to a change from a Mini DVI video port to a Mini DisplayPort video port on the new Unibody L4Lv2 Macbooks, a new video adapter is required to enable you to connect to a LCD projector.

There are two options for purchasing a new adapter.

1. Purchase a genuine Apple adapter via the Apple Store for $29.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

2. Purchase a generic adapter from monoprice.com for $14.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042802&p_id=5107&seq=1&format=2

OIIT is currently working to supply a limited number of these adapters to each school, and we will be updating you as soon as we have more information.






July 13, 2011
by Greening, Daniel J

Targus Bluetooth Presentation Remote for the L4Lv2 Macbook

Due to the lack of an infrared receiver on the new Unibody L4Lv2 Macbooks, Apple remote controls will not work.

In order to use a remote control with your new Macbook you will need to purchase a Bluetooth remote control.

If you need a remote, the Targus Bluetooth Presenter Remote for Mac (model AMP11US) is a great option.

The Targus remote is more fully featured than the Apple remotes, and includes the ability to control the mouse cursor as well as a built in laser pointer. This remote will also work anywhere in your classroom and does not rely on direct line of sight to your Macbook.

This Targus remote control can be purchased on Amazon for under $15.

Link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Bluetooth-Presentation-Remote-AMP11US/dp/B001HQDFGC


AMP11US





June 16, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

Restore Guide: Time Machine Backup

Watch this video to learn how to restore your Time Machine backup to your new Macbook



June 16, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

Restore Guide: Time Machine Backup

June 10, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

Restore Guide: iPhoto Library

Watch this video to learn how to restore your iPhoto library backup to your new Macbook.

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June 10, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

Restore Guide: iTunes Library

Watch this video to learn how to restore your iTunes library backup to your new MacBook

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June 10, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

Restore Guide: Documents

Watch this video to see how to restore your documents from your back up to your new L4L laptop.

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June 10, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

L4L Policies and Procedure Updates 2011

Watch this video to learn about changes to the Laptop Use Agreement and other policies and procedures of the L4L program.Click to playback to bpstechnology.org
June 10, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

Student Information System (SIS) Overview

Watch this overview to Boston Public Schools new Student Information System

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June 1, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

Backing up Your Home Folder

Click on the link to view the video tutorial about backing up the data located on the home folder. This is the method of backing up data that was used during the L4L Backup Clinics that have taken place over the last month.

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May 24, 2011
by Kidd, Joe

Getting to Know the New L4L MacBook

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November 19, 2010
by Kidd, Joe

L4L Annual Registration

This tutorial will show you the annual registration process for school year '10 -'11. It will also show you some of the reasons as to why you might not be able to successfully register your laptop and how you can troubleshoot those problems.
November 12, 2009
by Kidd, Joe

Backing up Your Data

This tutorial will show you how to back up the important files on your L4L MacBook.

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November 12, 2009
by Kidd, Joe

Burning a Data CD

This tutorial will show you how to burn a data CD to back up important documents. If you would like to burn a DVD, please see your TST or principal to find out the location of the school's external DVD burner. Each school was given an external DVD burner during the initial deployment of the L4L laptops.

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November 12, 2009
by Kidd, Joe

Using a USB Flashdrive

This tutorial will show you how to use a usb flashdrive on your MacBook in the Mac operating system and the Windows operating system in Parallels.

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November 12, 2009
by Kidd, Joe

Connecting to a Network Printer

This tutorial will show you how to connect to a network printer. Adding a network printer to your laptop will allow you to print from anywhere as long as you are connected to the network. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with an ethernet cable and make sure your laptop is connected to the network via ethernet cable or wireless connection.

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November 12, 2009
by Kidd, Joe

Running Software Updates

This tutorial will show you how to download and install important updates for your L4L MacBook. Remember, you should check for software updates every one to two weeks. Keeping your software up to date helps to keep your machine running as smoothly as possible.


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November 12, 2009
by Kidd, Joe

Where to Save Your Documents

This tutorial will show you the best place to save your documents on your L4L MacBook. You do not want to save any documents on your Windows desktop because if something happens to Parallels and we need to reset it, you may lose those documents. Also, don't forget to back up your important files to you h-drive or an external thumb drive!

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November 12, 2009
by Kidd, Joe

How to Connect to Your h-Drive

This tutorial will show you how to connect to your BPS network drive. You can use this method to connect to other shared network drives you may have access to.
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November 12, 2009
by Kidd, Joe

Using Coherence View in Parallels

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