{"id":341,"date":"2014-08-28T10:29:06","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T15:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tech2.mountdesales.net\/?page_id=341"},"modified":"2014-08-28T10:56:12","modified_gmt":"2014-08-28T15:56:12","slug":"essentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?page_id=341","title":{"rendered":"Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Article relating to the &#8220;Essential iPad and Tech Skills&#8221; for MDS.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<UL><LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=2082\">How Long Will It Take to Crack Your Password?<\/a> - \nShort answer: it depends on how complex your password is. Weak passwords can be cracked in seconds, while strong ones can take years.\n\n\n\nThe below\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=2069\">Printing from your iPad<\/a> - \nAnswering some questions that have been hanging around De Sales Hall recently.\n\n\n\n\u200bAnswering some questions that have been running rampant here in\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1987\">Tired of Tapping? Use an External Keyboard on Your iPhone and Unlock Tons of Keyboard Shortcuts<\/a> - \nOriginal source article is at\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1956\">The MDS iPad App Portal - you&#039;d be surprised at the tools you have available!<\/a> - \nThere are dozens upon dozens of apps you can download from the MDS App Portal. CLICK HERE to see the list, divided up by general categories.\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1907\">Make **SURE** your notes are backing up from Notability to Drive<\/a> - \nFollowing these instructions means you can access your Notability notes using any internet-connected device than can read PDF\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1829\">There is more the Search than Bing &amp; Google - getting better results when searching<\/a> - \nThe original article is at https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/how-to-expand-search-sources\/\n\n\n\nBy exploring lesser known search engines such as\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1712\">Technology and Middle school<\/a> - \nMDS Tech ran across a site with a lot of useful information about students and technology - specifically, the use of\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1706\">Top Tips for staying secure online<\/a> - \nTop tips for staying secure online, borrowed from https:\/\/www.ncsc.gov.uk\/collection\/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online\n\n\n\nWhile you can find a TON\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1629\">Web Search, part 2 - Take the Time to Get Good at it!<\/a> - \nIn Part 1, we looked at how to THINK before you start searching. Remember that the goal is to find what you seek in ONE search.\n\n\n\nHere are  some\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1626\">Web Search - Take the Time to Get Good at it!<\/a> - \nThe goal of your web search should be to find the info you seek in one search. Yes, ONE. Is that possible? YES! \n\n\n\nStep one: THINK\n\n\n\nA) Figure out \r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1540\">Notability: An Overview<\/a> - \nThe below was taken from https:\/\/beingpaperless.com\/notability-2\/. See the bottom of this post for additional articles from this site that cover\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1466\">Handy MDS Website Shortcuts<\/a> - \nLMS:LMS.MOUNTDESALES.NET\n\n\n\nGoogle Drive: DRIVE.MOUNTDESALES.NET\n\n\n\nWebmail:WEBMAIL.MOUNTDESALES.NET\n\n\n\nGrades:SIS.MOUNTDESALES.NET\n\n\n\nLibrary\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1440\">Can you pass the Phishing test?<\/a> - \nCriminals of all types will try to use legitimate looking email to get your information. Are you savvy enough to be able to tell the difference\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1425\">HOW TO: Get an assignment from PS LMS to Notability on your iPad<\/a> - \n... and then email it to your teacher.\n\n\n\n&nbsp;Find and tap on the PS (PowerSchool app)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n&nbsp;PowerSchool should load and log you into your\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1389\">Meet, LMS, Mail, Drive without your iPad apps<\/a> - \nEven if your iPad apps are \"dark\" or missing - or your iPad is broken -  you can still access the LMS, use Google Meet, access Google Drive, and\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1374\">iPads and Styluses<\/a> - \nOne of the attractions of using the iPads is the ability to handwrite on the screen. This is especially useful in Notability [which can convert your \r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1267\">iPad Tips and Tricks<\/a> - \nGestures, Split View, and More make the iPad even more useful.\n\n\n\nMost of this information covers IOS 13 - so if you have not updated, GET IT DONE\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1220\">Notability: You won&#039;t believe what you can do<\/a> - \nSince it is our primary go-to app for getting stuff done on your iPad, it is REALLY worth your time to learn it well.\n\n\n\nFirst, some pointers from\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1212\">How to Check Your Grades<\/a> - \nAlthough there are a couple of ways to check your grades, here is the foolproof method.\n\n\n\nNOTE: Grades are not available during the school day\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1209\">iPad: Easy Fixes to several problems<\/a> - \nWhen your iPad is wonky, the first things to do [before asking for help!] is:\n\n\n\n1: Do the ipad reboot dance.\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1199\">Notability: Backup to Drive, Retrieve from Drive<\/a> - \nBacking up Notability to Drive\n\n\n\nMake SURE your Notability files are backing up to Google Drive\n\n\n\nFirst, Open Notability.\n\n\n\n2. On the screen\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1172\">The value of a hacked email account<\/a> - \nMany people use the same password at difference sites - including for their email. So if your account info was among those hacked in the many online \r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1170\">Staying Safe online<\/a> - \nThere is an online security researcher named Krebs that published 3 basic rules for online safety. These still make a lot of sense:\n\n\n\nIf you didn't \r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=879\">Powerschool - creating a Parent Account<\/a> - How to Create a Powerschool Parent Account\r\nIf you have a returning student and\/or previously have created a parent account, you do NOT have to\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1064\">Your MDS Email<\/a> - You can setup any internet enabled device to access your email, using any client software [Outlook, iPad Mail, or any of a plethora of open source\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1000\">Think you can Multitask? Think Again.<\/a> - The Tech team has noticed students with 2 windows open on their desktops in the labs - one window with the class info open, the other with a\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=866\">iPad Setup details<\/a> - What buttons to push to get your iPad setup:\r\n1) Get on the Network\r\n\u2022 Find the Settings app\r\n\u2022 Click Wi-Fi\r\n\u2022 Select the network MDS-Student\r\n\u2022 A\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=807\">Top 10 free alternatives to Expensive Software<\/a> - Original article at\r\nhttp:\/\/lifehacker.com\/top-10-free-alternatives-to-expensive-software-1791300629\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUnless you have a company buying\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=804\">Find my iPad - PDF version<\/a> - Click here to get a pdf with detailed instructions\r\non using Find My iPad: Lost iPad\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=800\">The &quot;iPad Reboot Dance&quot;<\/a> - \r\n \tDouble-click the Home button [the one at the bottom of the screen]. You'll see all of your running apps as stacked windows.\r\n \tSwipe upwards to\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=766\">Save Your Data! [what to do after your iPad gets wiped]<\/a> - Here's what you need to MAKE SURE gets setup after your iPad gets wiped - or better yet, BEFORE something happens \u00a0to your iPad.\r\nThe Short List\r\n\r\n\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=761\">My iPad isn&#039;t working - no email, no printing, no web surfing<\/a> - Problem: If your iPad all of a sudden stops working oncampus, it is most likely because your subscription to the network has expired.\r\n\r\nIt MUST be\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=738\">Search the Internet without wasting time<\/a> - This article will get you started searching the internet, and keep you from wasting time while doing it \u2013 assuming you don\u2019t WANT to waste time! It\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=716\">Are my iPad files being backed up?<\/a> - Here's how to make sure your Notability files and Pix\/Videos are backed up.\r\n\r\nNotability\r\n\r\n \tOpen Google Drive. Look for for the folder\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=683\">Textilus part 0: What it is &amp; what it will do<\/a> - \r\n\r\nTextilus Pro\u00a0is the word processing app that Mount de Sales is rolling out campus wide for use on the iPads. It has all of the standard word\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=662\">TEXTILUS part 1: Opening, new document, settings<\/a> - This is the first in a series of articles on setting up and using Textilus, the word processing app MDS is using on the iPads.\r\n\r\nPart 1 will cover\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=610\">Find my iPad - how to use<\/a> - If you have lost or misplaced your iPad, here's how to use \"Find my iPad\" to figure out where it is.\r\n\r\nThis only works if\r\n\r\n\tyou have correctly\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=594\">iPad not working? Can&#039;t get on the Web?<\/a> - If your iPad\r\n\r\n\tcan't get on the web\r\n\tcan't access your eText\r\n\tcan't fetch email\r\n\r\n....or do anything else that required network access to the\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=539\">iPad Setup - Fall 2015<\/a> - These instructions may not cover all possible things you'll see on your iPad. Check with a teacher or Mr. Rule before clicking on something if you\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=487\">My iPad is busted. What do I do?<\/a> - \r\n\r\nIf your iPad is PHYSICALLY damaged \r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=466\">Can I print from my iPad?<\/a> - Click for the bigger version\r\nAnywhere on campus, you can call up the print menu [look for the \"export\" icon - a rectangle with an arrow coming OUT\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=454\">Updating your iPad OS<\/a> - Notes and Tips about updating your iPad:\r\nYou'll see an indication that there is a System Update in the Settings App.\r\nGo to Settings --&gt;\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=233\">iPad Questions part 3: Apps, Control Center, Notification Center, Spotlight<\/a> - Another video describing basic iPad stuff, such as\r\n\r\n\tSwitching between apps\r\n\tSeeing all the apps that are currently active\r\n\tClosing an\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=223\">iPad Questions part 2: Get your Apps Organized<\/a> - How to move your apps around and get them organized. How to put them in folders on screen, plus a few other tips.\r\n[youtube\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=218\">iPad questions, Part 1<\/a> - Answering many questions people have about basics on their iPad. This video [click here for the direct youtube link] covers:\r\n\r\n\tButtons\r\n\tTurning it \r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=140\">iPad Backups- how and why<\/a> - Scroll all the way down to fetch a PDF version of this info.\r\nCLICK HERE for an update about Notability.\r\nAt the risk of stating the obvious, you\r\n<BR \/><BR \/><\/LI>\r\n<LI><A href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=36\">iPad movies and pictures to Google Drive<\/a> - A quick note on how to get movies and pictures from your iPad to your Google Drive.\r\n\r\n1. Fire up Google Drive\r\n2. 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