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Mosyle Manager

Mosyle Manager LPS uses a product called Mosyle to manage, deploy, and secure all of our Apple (Mac, iPad, and Apple TV) devices. The Mosyle Manager app is found on all Macs and iPads, allowing staff members to do the the following: Install Software The Mosyle Manager app found on all LPS Apple devices (Mac […]

Camera App (Chromebooks)

Camera App (Chromebooks) The Camera App is a default tool installed on Chromebooks in LPS. Parameters for Use: https://www.lps.org/apps/matrix/detail.cfm?app=328 Support Resources Use your camera & microphone on websites Take a photo with your Chromebook Open & Edit your Photos Using the Camera App to add Webcam Images to a Google Doc One method to insert images […]

International Keyboards on Chromebooks

International Keyboards on Chromebooks LPS Students in World Language courses may need to type using accented characters that are not available when typing with the standard US Keyboard. The process for adding an International Keyboard is fairly quick and makes it easy to switch back and forth between US/International simple. Follow the steps below, or […]

Malware / Spyware Awareness

Malware / Spyware Awareness Malware (malicious software) and Spyware (spying software) can find its way onto your computer without you knowing. These bits of software install themselves on your computer locally, or within your browser, and can disable computer settings and / or send personal information to unintended sources. This is obviously a problem we […]

Add Web Page Shortcuts to your Home Screen in iOS

If you find yourself using your iPad to visit the same web pages again and again, consider saving a shortcut to them on your Home Screen for quicker and easier access. Add Web Page Shortcuts to your Home Screen in iOS

Print from Google Chrome

Print from Google Chrome Web Browser You can print from Google Chrome if you are using a Mac or Windows computer. NOTE: There is currently no mechanism to print to an LPS MFD from a student Chromebook. Click on any image below to view it larger. 1. File / Print To print the webpage you’re […]

Mobile Apps that Connect to LPS Systems

Mobile Apps that Connect to LPS Systems Most LPS employees have access to mobile devices (smart phones, tablets) through personal or work situations. Many of the systems LPS uses to conduct business have apps that connect your mobile device with the data you are interested in. Following is an alphabetical listing of some of the major […]

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: Printing PDFs

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: Printing PDF Files Adobe Acrobat Pro DC was formerly named ‘Adobe Reader’, ‘Adobe Acrobat’ or ‘Acrobat Reader’ The default PDF viewer on LPS computers is called Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Printing pdf files using the current version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC may be different than it was with older versions. […]

Transmit for LPS DocuShare

Transmit for LPS DocuShare About Transmit Transmit is a file migration tool that allows you to view and interact with DocuShare collections through a Finder-like interface, allowing you to drag & drop files or folders full of files into or out of DocuShare. You will NOT be able to modify file permissions, co-locate, copy file […]

FileWave: Install Software

FileWave: Install Software on Your LPS Computer Self-Serve Software Depending upon your role in LPS, you may have a reason to have software applications on your laptop that other LPS employees may not need, or be licensed to install. In an effort to get the right software to the right staff members, LPS offers a […]