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18.1	5	= MacOS Minimum Version Requirements =
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18.2	8	In our ongoing commitment to strengthening cybersecurity across the district, Technology Services will be enforcing a minimum operating system version for all Mac computers.
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22.1	11	Once the policy is activated, you will receive a notification on your Mac alerting you that a scheduled managed update is available and must be acted on. Your computer operating system will update automatically on the date specified or you can initiate it yourself beforehand.
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	14	Please be aware that the update process may take a considerable amount of time, depending on your current operating system version.
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5.1	33	= Before starting the update =
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	36	* Perform a complete shutdown and restart of your computer. During our testing, this step has proven to resolve several issues that were encountered.
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23.3	39	The appearance of the update screen may vary depending on your current operating system, one such example is shown in figure 1.
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	46	[[Figure 1. Apple system Settings Software Update screen showing an operating system update.>>image:SUA.png\|\|alt="Apple System Settings Software Update Available screen" height="295" width="357"]]
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25.1	57	= Authentication =
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1.2	60	If you are prompted for an administrator username and password, as shown in Fig. 2, please use your district username without “@etownschools.org” (e.g., john_doe) and your computer login password.
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	63	If you are unsure whether the prompt is legitimate, please leave it open and contact the Technology Services Helpline immediately at extension 11199.
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1.2	66	Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns regarding this process. If you encounter any issues during the update, please submit a tech request through IncidentIQ.
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32.1	73	[[Figure 2. Software update prompting for a password.>>image:U_P_Screen.png\|\|alt="Software Update screen prompting a password" data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="end" height="297" width="358"]]
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	84	= Enable Access to Local Content =
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32.2	87	=== After upgrading to the newest OS on your laptop, some new security settings will need to be adjusted to access local resources. ===
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32.2	89	To view HS announcements and other local content, follow these steps to allow your Mac to see devices on EASD WiFi:
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	91	1. Open System Settings – Click the Apple logo () in the top left corner and select System Settings.
	92	1. Go to Privacy & Security – Scroll down the left menu and click Privacy & Security (blue icon with a white hand).
	93	1. Find Network Permissions – On the right side, scroll down to Local Network Access (this controls what apps can connect to other devices on EASD WiFi).
	94	1. Allow Access – Turn on access for apps like Google Chrome or the CCTV Client so they can display announcements and other school content.
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