Over the next few months, ITS will be performing upgrades to the USC network. The goal of the upgrade project is to improve network service for both wired and wireless connections, resulting in significant improvements to network bandwidth, availability, stability, and security. Users in this building will see improvement in network performance immediately after the… [Read More]
Mac
Enabling DHCP on Your Macintosh Computer
Creating a Top Level Folder
Disabling Find My iPhone/iPad/Mac
Find My iPhone/iPad/Mac is a security application that is part of the Apple operating system. This application helps locate your device in the event of loss or theft. However, you may need or want to disable this feature. This document explains how to disable this feature on iOS devices and Mac computers. Disabling Find My… [Read More]
Changing Your Password on a MacBook (Laptop)
Computer security is of the utmost important and from time-to-time, you should change the password with which you log into your MacBook. This helps ensure device security. If you are using a brand new MacBook that you have received through Dornsife Technology Services, you were issued a temporary password that you should change as soon… [Read More]
Accessing the G: and U: Drive on a Mac: Video Tutorial
Watch the following video tutorial to assist you in access the G: and U: drive.
Encrypting an External Storage Device
Data security is important to our daily lives. We all have digital information we want to keep secure from hackers and security breaches. Encryption is the process of converting data into another form that cannot be easily decoded. Encrypting your internal hard drive and external storage devices is a good practice to add another layer… [Read More]
Using Skype for Business Preferences Settings
Skype for Business for Mac contains preferences that you can configure to make your use of Skype for Business more personal and fit your workflow. Use the descriptions and definitions provided below to assist you in configuring the Skype for Business preferences. To access the Skype for Business preferences, open Skype for Business and then… [Read More]
Using the Skype for Business for Mac Menus
Skype for Business for Mac contains many settings that you may configure for increased the performance and usability. This topic details accessing the Skype for Business for Mac options and adjusting the Skype for Business for Mac settings. The default settings are enabled upon the initial installation of Skype for Business for Mac. Follow the… [Read More]
Sending a Message in Skype for Business for Mac
Sending a message within Skype for Business for Mac is simple. It’s also an efficient way to communicate with other department or organization members. Sending a Message To send a message, first log into Skype for Business for Mac. Your Skype for Business Contact List displays. Select the name of a contact to whom you… [Read More]