Archive for Laptop category:

Windows Laptops

Windows Laptops LPS laptops should be running Microsoft Windows 11. Helpful Resources Learn to Use Windows 11 (Dell) Windows Help & Learning (Microsoft) Keyboard Shortcuts (Microsoft) Responsibilities and Expectations Provided for professional use LPS Board of Education Regulation 6441.1 states this laptop is provided for your use in teaching, learning, and professional use. It also […]

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 […]

macOS Laptops

Current distribution: Certificated Staff: MacBook Air (13.3-inch M1, 2020) Administrators: MacBook Air (13.6-inch, M3, 2024) Common Questions: What is the procedure if a laptop must go in for repair? A: The first step is to create an LPS HelpDesk ticket to report the nature of the problem with the laptop. The district will then provide […]

File Management Strategies

File Management “Cloud First” Storage Strategies for LPS Staff LPS users are encouraged not to keep files on their laptop or desktop computer. There are many reasons for this. Some major considerations: After July 18th, 2021, LPS will no longer be backing up files from your laptop automatically. Computer hard drives are generally reliable, however, […]

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 […]

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 […]

ACCESSORIES: 13-inch MacBook Air

Computing Services often receives questions about what accessories we recommend to go with teacher laptops. The truth is that there are thousands of items that will work great with this laptop, but what follows are some recommendations in a number of categories. NOTE: If you are purchasing as an LPS entity please use the LPS Buying […]

Make a Virtual Copy of a DVD (Mac)

You can keep a virtual copy of a physical DVD on your computer if it is needed for instructional purposes. This is especially useful on computers that do not have a DVD drive (like the teacher Macbook Air laptops.) Note that not all DVDs allow for this process. While most DVD will work fine in […]