Please, ensure you keep your MacBook backed up in preparation for new MacBooks this fall 2025.

Tech Updates

9/16/24

Apple has released their newest OS: MacOS Sequoia - Only applies to 2020 and newer macbooks. MacOS Sequoia is being released. We have your Mac allowed to upgrade. We have done a little beta testing, so this upgrade is at your own risk. If you decide to install it, please turn off the randomized MAC in your network section, otherwise you will not be on 192Secure. Please, visit the MacOS Updates section for instructions on upgrading.

9/16/24

12/13/23

MacOS Sonoma restriction has been lifted. We have lifted the Sonoma restriction for Macbooks! Please, install the newest macOS at your convenience either at school or at home. For detailed instructions on updating to Sonoma, please, visit the Mac OS Updates section. Please, note that once Sonoma has been installed, you will need to re-install the eCopy printers again from Self Service. You should also Install Nomad again once upgrade is complete.

11/15/23

Transition to Federated Managed Apple IDs. As part of the meet and confer process it was decided to transition to a federated managed Apple ID system for the district in preparation for the next iPad fleet refresh. Federated Managed Apple IDs will not allow access to the Apple App Store regardless of the device logged in with that Apple ID. Self Service will be the only way to access apps with a Federated Managed Apple ID.

This means that only Farmington Area Public Schools will be able to create Apple IDs with either of these following district domains. All Apple IDs currently using account emails with @farmington.k12.mn.us OR the @isd192.org domain will be “reclaimed” for the district to use as Federated Managed Apple IDs. The “federation” will allow us to assign these special managed Apple IDs using district email addresses and allow it to sync with the user’s network password.

Apple will push out an email notice to those that currently use an Apple ID with an @farmington.k12.mn.us OR @isd192.org email address and let them know they will have to change to the email associated with their Apple ID to a personal email address. IF the user does not complete the Apple ID update process by January 15, 2024, Apple will “reclaim” the @farmington.k12.mn.us Or @isd192.org Apple ID for ISD 192 and replace it with a unique temporary Apple ID generated by Apple in an email to the user.

9/26/2023

Apple has released their newest OS: Sonoma. At this time we are blocking the installation, we will send out communication once it's available to be installed - It is strongly encouraged to update to the latest version of Ventura if you haven't already. See your building tech if you need help installing to the latest version of Ventura.

8/25/23

No Apple ID required. We do not require an Apple ID to get software. Please Install all apps through Self Service. If you decide to use an Apple ID, be sure It Is not tied to your farmington.k12.mn.us or your Isd192.org emails as the district will be using those for Managed Apple ID's.

12/22/22

MacOS Ventura restriction lifted. We have lifted the Ventura restriction for Macbooks! Please, install the newest macOS at your convenience either at school or at home. For detailed instructions on updating to Ventura from Monterey, please, visit the Mac OS Updates section. Most sections in Macbook Info have been updated to reflect the new changes that Ventura brings. Please, make sure you review each section before contacting tech.

10/28/2022

Apple has released their newest OS: Ventura. At this time we are blocking the installation, we will send out communication once it's available to be installed - It is strongly encouraged to update to the latest version of Monterey if you haven't already. See your building tech if you need help installing to the latest version of Monterey..

05/23/2022

Fixing Farmington email on your iPhone or iPad - Email change made evening of 5/23, requires you to delete and re-add your mail (if it’s not working) on your iPhone or iPad. Click the link below for instructions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g_G2SaVSG25xKVNbAFK93A1VhzAgmoqoER9QULGI7ik/edit

04/27/2022

Are you having problems loading websites in Safari now that you're updated to Monterey? Here is the solution:

Open Safari
Click on the Safari Menu from the top to open the drop down menu then click on Preferences.
A window will pop up. Click on Privacy from along the top of that window.
Uncheck the box that shows "Hide IP address from trackers"

04/05/2022

MacOS Monterey is now available to be installed. Please, update to Monterey by April 22, 2022.

02/28/2022

Outlook for your Mac had a recent update. You now have the option to turn on a “new look”. Please, DO NOT do this. The setup we have does not support this feature and it will not work.

If you did enable this view already, follow these simple Steps:

With Outlook open, from the menu on the top, click on Outlook
Click New Outlook
Choose Revert

If you have any issues, please put in a tech ticket to your building's tech email. See Tech Help for a list of building tech emails.

11/09/2021

Added SMART Notebook 21 to Self Service. You do not need to Install this unless you do not currently have SMART software installed. Please, see SMART Board Troubleshooting here for help updating.

Nomad 1.2.2 will automatically install at login for users that are currently out of date. A few minutes after you login to your Macbook it will flicker and go back to the white sign-on screen with the Farmington Logo. Please, login again as normal.

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