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How to Create a Wiki

This page describes how to create a Wiki page on the Dumont School District's Wiki Server. **Please pay close attention to Step 7** 1. From any brow...

Download YouTube videos to your Mac with Safari

Note: This will need to be done off of school grounds because YouTube is blocked on the network. Launch an independent Safari window with t...

How to apply software updates

Software updates are necessary to keep your computer safe from external threats such as viruses and spyware. It is important to check for updates oft...

My computer is running slowly

Quit any open applications that your are not currently using. On a mac, pressing the red X in the top left corner of a window d...

How do I close an application that is not responding?

If an application is unresponsive and causing your computer to freeze, there are several methods to "Force Quit" the application. Method 1 ...

How to empty the Trash

When there are items in your Trash folder, you need to empty the Trash before the files are permanently deleted. To empty the Trash use one of the fo...

How to install Adobe Flash Player

If you are on the internet and a page informs you that you need to install a plugin, then you will need to install Adobe Flash Player in order to vie...

Using Folders to Organize Files

You can organize the files on your computer by putting them into folders. Creating Folders You can create folders to organize...

How to burn a CD or DVD

Creating a burn folder: You can create a burn folder to collect files you want to burn onto a CD or DVD. Burn folders are especially handy for burni...

My computer cannot access the internet

Check that the network cable is firmly plugged into the network port on your computer, as well as in the wall. Go the the Networ...