- Guilford County Schools
- Teacher Device Information
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When first receiving your MacBook, you will use the instructions on the left (both a video and step-by-step directions). A GCS Technology Services Technician will support you as you do this.
Use the resources on the right to learn more about Macs and continue setting up your device.
If you missed the distribution at your school, you can sign up using this Scheduling Request for Staff Device Pickup link to pick up your device at Technology Services (425 Prescott Street).
Blended Learning Apple Training information (dates and sign up info)
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New to Mac?
Meet your Mac
Mac tips for Windows switchers
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
How to use your Trackpad (mouse)
Customizing your Mac
Using Self Service to download GCS resources
Downloading Google Chrome
Downloading Microsoft Suite or Microsoft Apps (syncing OneDrive files)
Screen Sharing in Microsoft Teams
Customizing your Dock (similar to the Task Bar on a Windows device)
Downloading Google Drive File Stream
Creating an Apple ID
If you don't want to use your personal Apple ID, you can create a new one using your GCS email.
Create your Apple ID here
Become a Certified Apple Teacher
Learn about Apple programs through their free professional development for educators and earn the Apple Teacher Certification.
Log into Apple Teacher here
