Software
HOW TO: RESET YOUR OKTA PASSWORD
In this video, you will be shown how to reset your password in Okta. Okta is how we login to see all of our Hotchkiss apps. If you are resetting your password, make sure to be on Hotchkiss Secure or connected to the VPN if you are offsite. ADDITIONALLY: once you submit a request to "email me a password", the email will be sent to the PERSONAL email address that was set up.
HOW TO: SIGN IN TO CREATIVE CLOUD
In this video, you will be shown how to sign into and use Creative Cloud. Creative Cloud is where we can download and use Adobe apps.
HOW TO: CLEAR BROWSER'S CACHE
In this video, you will be shown how to clean up browser cache in Chrome. This will help Chrome run smoother and clear up any clutter you may have and also resolve Ultipro issues.
HOW TO: ULTIPRO ISSUE
Much like above, The main way of solving a common issue with Ultipro is to clear browser cache. This document goes in detail on resolving this issue.
HOW TO: DISABLE CHROME EXTENSIONS
In this fourth video, you will be shown how to disable and uninstall extensions in Chrome. This will help Chrome run smoother if you disable unneeded extensions.
HOW TO: ADD APPS WITH MOSYLE
In this video, you will be shown how to use Mosyle self service to download apps. This is the way we access apps that Hotchkiss has the access to, this is also how we install them.
HOW TO: INSTALL AND USE CITRIX
In these videos and documents, you will be shown how to install and use citrix on mac and PC. Citrix Receiver launches your virtual desktop (VDI) which is Windows 10.
HOW TO: LOG OUT OF CITRIX
In this video, you will be shown how to properly log out of Citrix Receiver. Citrix Receiver launches your virtual desktop (VDI) which is Windows 10. If you log out this way, Citrix will work better and not run into as many issues.
HOW TO: RE-INSTALL MICROSOFT OFFICE SERIALIZER
In this video and these screenshots, I will show you how to reinstall the Microsoft Office Serializer. This is the application that licenses the software for our usage.
IMPORTANT NOTE: once the serializer is installed if it does not show the Reinstall/Update on the button, your computer may require a reboot for it to go into affect
HOW TO: SYNC TO CHROME
If you are signing into Chrome on a new device: you may not get your desired bookmarks or preferences. These Screenshots should help:
HOW TO: ADD THE ALL SCHOOL CALENDAR
This document will show how to add the all school calendar into your google calendars
This will help keep you up to date with all of the schools events and meetings
ADDITIONAL INFO
Gmail: This is the email system we use for Hotchkiss emails. The school will provide updates and needed info through this. You can access this through Okta.
TI-Inspire: To download this, make sure you're on Hotchkiss Secure WiFi or the VPN. Go to Mosyle Manager Self-Service go the apps section, and then download TI-nspire through there. Full Instructions Here
Mathematica: To download this, make sure you're on Hotchkiss Secure WiFi or the VPN. Go to Mosyle Manager Self-Service, go to the apps section, and then download Mathematica through there. If this does not work and you're trying to install or update this application, contact ITS.
Make sure to reboot your computer about once a week. To do this go to the Apple menu in the upper left-hand corner -> press restart. Restarting will help with quirky issues and to help reset some things in the laptop, which may reduce some software issues. MAKE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK BEFORE DOING THIS.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Closing the lid of the laptop does not fully reboot the laptop.