Connecting to a remote Linux machine using SSH from MacOS SSH typically enables a user to securely connect to and run a shell (command line interpreter) on a remote Linux/UNIX computer. Since MacOS is really a UNIX-based operating system, we run a Terminal application which provides us with a local shell, and then [...]
Using SFTP for Remote File Transfer from MacOS Installing the Cyberduck SFTP Client For SFTP connections on a Mac, the CAT recommends the use of the Cyberduck client, which can be downloaded from https://cyberduck.io/download/. Note that this software requires MacOS 10.7 or later. Download and install Cyberduck from the link above. [...]
[Are you an MCECS computer or laptop user with an OIT managed load? Are you thinking of getting your laptop loaded by OIT to get a managed configuration? If so, read on....] Since the CAT doesn’t have the resources to provide managed and supported laptop configurations, an increasing number MCECS users have been opting to [...]
Printing to MCECS Printers using the Classic method NOTE: You will need to be connected to a VPN. (See our VPN Services Page for details.) Step 1 - Open System Preferences. Step 2 - Click on "Printers & Scanners". Step 3 - Click on the " [...]
Printing to MCECS Windows Printers using the CUPS method NOTE: You will need to be connected to a VPN. (See our VPN Services Page for details.) This procedure will only work if you have local administrator (ie: root) privileges on your Mac. Step 1 - Open Terminal (a shell) from [...]
Updating Mac Keychain after changing your Odin password This is for OIT managed Macs. Apple systems use a password management system called the mac keychain in which it will save authentication credentials. In the event that a credential such as the Odin password has changed the mac OS will not automatically update the [...]
Managing your Mac in MCECS The CAT does not have a support structure for Apple devices (Mac or mobile). Your options are: OIT Managed (centrally by campus IT) All new Mac desktops and laptops purchased through official channels come with Apple's Device Enrollment Program (DEP) membership for PSU enabled. When you turn on your [...]
OIT has negotiated a licensing program to deliver the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc) to all PSU students, faculty, and staff. This is targeted at use on personal devices (laptops and home computers) and is available for both Windows and Mac. Your PSU Odin account is used to download the software through an [...]
Remotely Connecting to Another Mac (from a Mac) Set Up the Mac You Wish to Remotely Access Connect from your Mac to the remote Mac Setting Up the Macintosh You Wish to Remotely Access Step 1 Start by clicking on “System Preferences” from the Apple menu on [...]
Connecting using VNC from a Mac computer to a Linux server VNC allows you to remotely start a desktop environment on a computer, and interact with that desktop from your local machine. Unfortunately, VNC doesn't have built-in encryption, which means that all information sent through VNC can be caught by dubious third parties. [...]