Macintosh Support
The Carrara Education Technology Center recommends the following systems for office and research use in the College of Education:
When should you order your new Mac?
With all the updates Apple does to their computers, it's hard to know when to buy and when to wait for the next best thing. Guides can help you follow the trends, for example:
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/
Purchasing
For Faculty and Staff desktop and laptop purchases must be done through the Penn State eBuy.
For all Apple/Mac recommendations and configrations please consult with our Apple System Administrator.
For students in the Educate Program go to: Educate Laptop Initiative recommendation for the College of Education required buy. <computerstore.psu.edu/recommend/education.htm>
Resources
The links below will help you to understand the Macintosh computer more thoroughly. Please visit the FAQ and the QF pages before submitting a technical assistance form. There is valuable information on both those pages that may enable you to solve your computer problem quickly and easily without needing assistance. Information on switching from Microsoft windows to an Apple system.
Helpful Links - Some great help pages on OS X
Switch101 Information on switching from Microsoft windows to an Apple system.
If you are experiencing a problem with your computer and would like assistance in resolving it, please fill out our Technical Assistance Form, or call 865-0626.
All of our work is governed by Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, and Laws for computing and networking at Penn State University.
