It’s a good idea to take notes in class. It’s even better to have typed notes. Notes on paper are trapped there. They cannot be searched. There’s a new player on the block called Notion.

Old-school techies have a saying: If files exist only in one place, they don’t exist at all. It’s imperative that you keep backups of your computer’s operating system, applications, settings and your work files. Time Machine to the rescue!

Let’s get set up for the semester. Install software, set up your Mac and get familiar with college services. Remember, you have an excellent support team.

There are many support services available to you at Algonquin. If you find yourself struggling in any way, please reach out to us.