For Mac users running OS 10.8 (Mountain Lion), the Virtual Printing Client (Pharos) is now available for the latest version of OS X. The software allows users to print in the InfoCommons in Snell Library from anywhere, essentially turning any printer in the library into a Quick Print Station. If you have any pervious version [...]
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Mac Virtual Printing Client update available for Mountain Lion
iLife ’11 is Now Available for NU Community
Apple's latest version of iLife is now available on the Mac computers in the InfoCommons and on faculty and staff NUnet Macs. iLife ’11 is also available for installation on non-NUnet, NU owned Macs. Please contact the Service Desk at 617-373-4357 and request a link to download the software. iLife ’11 has new, advanced features [...]
Mac OS X Lion- Available Soon at NU
As part of Northeastern’s Apple Educational Licensing Program, Mac OS X Lion will soon be available to download for Northeastern owned non-Nunet computers. In the fall, Information Services will also offer Lion for faculty/staff NUnet managed Mac computers. Upgrades to the labs will begin in the late fall, towards the end of the semester. More [...]
CoRD Remote Desktop for Macs
Within the past few months, incompatibilities of Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection for Mac with newer versions of their operating systems have prompted Information Services to choose and test alternative applications for providing remote desktop support for Macintosh users connecting to MyApps. We are pleased to announce that Information Services has chosen the “CoRD Remote Desktop” [...]
AcademiX 2011 – Redefining the university experience
Discover how mobile devices and iOS are helping transform education. AcademiX 2011 is a free conference, and will take place simultaneously at four universities, including Northeastern University, as well as via live webcast. AcademiX 2011 will focus on how the mobile revolution is redefining education. Presenters from around higher education will share their experiences from [...]
Announcing the NUnet MacOS X Faculty/Staff Environment – Available March 11th, 2011
Beginning March 11th, 2011, a managed faculty/staff desktop environment for use on Mac-based Northeastern University computers will be made available by Information Services. The new NUnet MacOS X environment enables you to log in using your NUnet credentials, use a standardized MacOS X system with pre-installed software and configuration settings, and easily install and use [...]