Tag Archive | OS X
VandalVPN Client Software
The Cisco VPN Client permits a secure connection between your computer and University of Idaho network. The University requires an encrypted connection when you need to access Sensitive Personal Information (SPI) from an off-campus network or the University’s wireless network. Some examples include: Banner forms (http://banner.uidaho.edu/), the Linux compile server, or other restricted electronic services […]
Mac OS X – Adding a Microsoft Networked Printer
Adding a wirelessly-networked printer to your Mac OS X machine is slightly more difficult than in Windows because it must be added “manually” without a list of available printers. This means you must know the name of the printer you wish to add. Too add a wireless network printer, take the following steps. Click on […]
Mac OS X – Adding a Printer using DNS/IP Printing
To setup a printer using DNS/IP printing in Macintosh OSX please follow the instructions below. Click on the ‘Apple’ icon in the top right corner and select ‘System Preferences’. In system preferences window select ‘Print and Fax’ icon. Remove your current printer by selecting the – (minus) button. Once you have removed the printer you […]
Installing the Cisco VPN client on a Mac OS X machine
This tutorial will assist users in gaining access to, downloading, setting up and using the native IPSEC VPN profiles. Please note that the native IPSEC profiles only work with OS X 10.7 (Lion) or later. If you are running earlier version of OS X (10.6), you will need to use a .NetworkConnect profile. You can […]
Mounting the U and S drives in OS X
Accessing your user directory or shared space is easy on OS X. Despite the fact that AFP–Apple’s default file sharing protocol–is not supported on our servers, you will be able to successfully connect to your data via SMB. You will have to setup each share separately. The following is a list of shares you can […]
What is VPN?
What is VPN? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and is used to extend a secure connection from the University to a local desktop, laptop not on the University of Idaho network. In essence, this means that any machine authorized to use and connect through VPN can access secure university resources without being physically on […]
Mac Flashback Trojan
*Update* Apple has now released an officially supported method for removing Flashback. This should be used for all 10.6 & 10.7 machines. Older machines may still need to resort to the F-Secure cleanup utility and disabling of Java. Continue reading to learn more about this process. Over 600,000 Mac computers have been infected with the […]
Protecting my PC from Adware and Spyware
The ITS Help Desk does not support but recommends two popular programs that are useful for protecting your computer from Spyware and Adware (A Web definition of Spyware and Adware). Both of these programs can be downloaded and installed free of charge: Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition PepiMK Software’s Spybot Search and Destroy Instructions for […]
Enable JavaScript
Many sites require JavaScript to be enabled. To learn how to enable JavaScript on your web browser, please select from one of our supported browsers listed below. Internet Explorer (Windows) Firefox for Windows Firefox for Mac OS X Safari (Mac OS X) Internet Explorer for Windows In your browser, go to Tools in the menu […]
Uninstalling Sophos antivirus on an OS X machine
Once you leave the University of Idaho, you will need to do a full uninstallation of Sophos antivirus to prepare your computer for a new antivirus program to be installed without error. This tutorial will guide you through the process of completely removing Sophos antivirus from your Windows machine. Remember that ITS has a list […]
Installing Sophos antivirus on a Mac OS X machine
Sophos antivirus is available for free to University of Idaho students, staff and faculty members to install on their work as well as personal machines. The following tutorial will guide you through the installation of Sophos antivirus on your Mac OS X machine. Remember, you can find more helpful tutorials on our tutorials page. Before […]
OS X Terminal – Connect to Academic Websites
Accessing your academic website (formerly referred to as your “public_html folder”) is easy on OS X. However, AFP–Apple’s default file sharing protocol–is not supported on our servers. Nevertheless, you will be able to successfully connect to your data via CIFS or SFTP. SFTP is a secure version of the deprecated FTP protocol. The Terminal application […]
OS X Dreamweaver – Connect to Academic Websites
Accessing your academic website (formerly referred to as your “public_html folder”) is easy on OS X. However, AFP–Apple’s default file sharing protocol–is not supported on our servers. Nevertheless, you will be able to successfully connect to your data via CIFS or SFTP. SFTP is a secure version of the deprecated FTP protocol. The web development […]
OS X Cyberduck – Connect to Academic Websites
Accessing your academic website (formerly referred to as your “public_html folder”) is easy on OS X. However, AFP–Apple’s default file sharing protocol–is not supported on our servers. Nevertheless, you will be able to successfully connect to your data via CIFS or SFTP. SFTP is a secure version of the deprecated FTP protocol. Cyberduck is a […]
OS X (Snow) Leopard AirVandalGold Setup
Please read the instructions carefully. There are two separate ways of setting up wireless for AirVandalGold. Previously Registered Computers (e.g. if you have previously connected to the wireless network with your computer) Unregistered Computers (e.g. if your computer is new or has never connected to the wireless network on campus) Previously Registered Computers When you open up […]
OS X Tiger AirVandalGold Setup
Select your Wireless icon in the top right corner of the screen. From the drop down menu select AirVandalGold to continue. Enter your myUIdaho Username and Password in to the correct fields. Select Automatic for the 802.1x configuration. Check Remember Password in my keychain if you want to automatically connect to AirVandalGold when you are […]
