Many students forget- or are just too lazy- to back up their work. When they come in with failed hard drives or computers in need of repair, they have no way to access their files. We wanted to remind students how to put the Middfiles shortcut in the dock. This makes for a fast and easy way to save works-in-progress  or valuable files in case of future computer emergencies.

1. Click on the link below to connect to the server.
http://mediawiki.middlebury.edu/wiki/LIS/Using_File_Servers_%28Macintosh%29

2.Type smb://middfiles.middlebury.edu/middfiles into the server address box.

3. When the Middfiles folder is up and you can see the title as Middfiles on the Middfiles folder

4. Drag the icon next to that title to your dock next to (but not in) the trash icon in your dock.

Now you are ready take on the task of backing up starting with just a click on the icon in your dock!

With graduation for the Febs just around the corner, we wanted to remind you of all of the deals you are eligible for as a student at Middlebury-once you graduate, you are no longer eligible!

As a student, you receive education pricing discounts on Apple computers and ipads. Additionally, when you purchase your computer at the college you receive a free download of the Microsoft office suite. And, if you are looking for more professional software, the bookstore also has education on the adobe suite as well! These make purchases from the apple desk make the perfect graduation gift, either for the Feb in your life or for yourself before entering the next step of your journey beyond Middlebury!

In addition to the 15″ Macbook Pro with retina display, apple has releases a 13″ version of the Macbook Pro with Retina display. With a multi-touch trackpad, lightweight body, and flash storage, not to mention the retina display, it makes for a wonderful student computer. We are now carrying them in the campus store, so stop by today to get one for yourself!

The new Macbook Pro Retina! Stop by and see it for yourself!

We’re getting a NEW demo of the MacbookPro with Retina display! Stop by this week to try it out and see what all of the hype is about!

A reminder that tomorrow ww will be hosting our student led ipad demonstration from 9am-11am. All sweatshirts are buy one get one half off (of equal or lesser value), and if you print out a copy of out facebook page, you can receive a discount on any “Middlebury Mom” or “Middlebury Dad” mug or shirt! Stop by to see it all this weekend!

ipad demo

Check out this helpful article! They key may lie in downloading Adobe Reader. Click Here to check out the Adobe site and to download reader. Hopefully you can be reading E-books on your Mac in no time!

is the final day of our promotion for recieving a complementary giftcard for iTunes, iBookstore, or the App store with the purchase of a Mac or iPad! Buy a Mac and receive a $100 card or buy an ipad and get$50 for new apps, songs, and books to start your year off right! With education prices you save even more. Stop by today and have a look!

Check out our websites new additions such as “Commencement Flowers” to find the perfect gift for your Midd graduate! They’re the perfect compliment to something more practical like a new 13″ Mac Book Air or the new iPad. Coupled together, it’s the perfect gift!

http://www.commencementflowers.com/flowers_catalog/index.php

http://bookstore.middlebury.edu/MerchList.aspx?ID=4667

Stop in the Middlebury bookstore today and check out the newly reduced Macbook for $800! A great way to make the shift to Apple without breaking the bank!