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]
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Enabling DHCP on Your Macintosh Computer
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.
Using Skype for Business for Mac 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]
Sending a Message in Skype for Business for Mac
Utilizing Skype for Business is an efficient way to communicate with other department or organization members. You can discuss private matters without others hearing, or you can send a quick message to a business colleague that is located a distance away. Sending a message within Skype for Business for Mac is simple. Use the following… [Read More]
Setting Up a New Apple Device
Dornsife Technology Services, in conjunction with the Apple Device Enrollment Program, has streamlined the new device setup process. By completing a few steps, your new device will be configured for use. Whether you’re setting up a computer or mobile device, the Apple Device Enrollment Program will help you get your new device ready for all… [Read More]
Adding a Printer to a Mac Computer
Printing is an essential part of daily work flow. Dornsife Technology Services knows the importance of printing and has configured the network printers in such a way that you can easily locate the network printer you want to use and quickly set it up. This document details how to setup a network printer on your… [Read More]
Using the IBM SPSS Commuter Utility Tool for Mac
Dornsife Technology Services (DTS) provides licenses for IBM SPSS Statistics Data Editor to Dornsife faculty, staff, and graduate students. You can download the application by launching Software Center, and then downloading SPSS from the Application Catalog. If you need to use SPSS when you are not connected to the USC network (either on campus or… [Read More]
Signing Into Microsoft Office 2016 with Your 365 Account
Microsoft Office 2016 is designed to work with your Microsoft 365 account. Some features within Office 2016, such as installing new document templates, will require you to be signed into your 365 account. Complete the following steps to sign into your Microsoft 365 account within Office 2016. For demonstration purposes, Microsoft Word 2016 will be… [Read More]