Mar 05, 2011 the words '.mac os x help: use mac in kiosk. ' - in google search. There was a mention among others, of a way to use Parental controls to engage a type of kiosk-like mode; but I did not read into those. I remember seeing demos of kiosk mode Macs, starting way back in OS 9, in retail. And that was in a small AK reseller's shop. JavaPOS Drivers for Windows / Mac / Linux V1.13.12 Released September 11, 2019 The JavaPOS Drivers for Windows, Mac and Linux V1.13.12 have been released to support MCP30. Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux Application Mode - Users can access most application types (Native-IP-based and Web-based) in the internal network, including most TCP applications. The user does not require administrator privileges on the endpoint machine. Download the Kiosk ISO and burn it to a CD or DVD as an ISO image file using your favorite CD burning software. Most CD/DVD creation software has this function. Please be aware that this is not the same as simply burning a file to disk or creating a 'data disk'.
Planning on setting up a public access (often called a computer kiosk) Mac? You can change the Automatic Login account from the Users & Groups pane in System Preferences to configure your Mac for unattended public use.
Click the Login Options button under the User list, and then click the Automatic Login pop-up menu to choose the account that automatically logs in when OS X starts. Enter the account password in the confirmation sheet that appears and click OK.
Automatic Login is not a good security feature in many cases (as with a laptop on the road), but it can be A Good Feature for those preparing a Mac for public use — if you set the Automatic Login account to your public standard-access account, OS X automatically uses the correct account if the Mac is rebooted or restarted.
It’s always a good idea to create a Managed account for use in kiosk mode — you can assign the Simple Finder to the account, and even specify which applications and system functions the user can access.
You can always choose Log Out from the Apple menu and then log in under your own account.
ITS offers the service of setting up restricted use and/or public access computers on campus.
What Is a Standard Kiosk?
Shared computers or computers made available for public use that may require certain restrictions placed on users or have changes made by users cleared after usage.
What types of Kiosks are available?
- Lockdown Kiosk: Restrict access to certain websites, files, or applications
- Purchase: $35 - Required
- Supported OS: Windows Only
- Additional Software: This options requires that we install an application called Winselect to lockdown the kiosk
- Steady-State Kiosk: Create public/guest user account that erases data created by the user after their session is complete
- Purchase: None
- Supported OS: Windows and Mac OS X
- Lockdown + Steady-State Kiosk: Use both options
- Purchase: $35 - Required
- Supported OS: Windows Only
- Additional Software: This options requires that we install an application called Winselect to lockdown the kiosk
Mac Os X Kiosk Software Windows 10
How to request a Kiosk setup
Submit a ticket in IT Request.
Service: My Computer
System/Application: Desktop(University Owned)
Title: Kiosk Setup:[with basic description]
Please include how many computers will be set up as kiosks and which programs/sites should be allowed. You will be contacted for a consultation with ITS staff to document your requirements.
How to purchase software(if required)
This Winselect software can be ordered using the ITS Software Order Form.
Mac Os X Kiosk Software Downloads
How to get support
Setting up a standard kiosk computer includes identifying a primary contact who is authorized to request changes to the computer. We will work with the primary contact if the kiosk needs changes or troubleshooting during initial setup.
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Submit a ticket in IT Request.
Service: My Computer
System/Application: Desktop(University Owned)
Title: Issue with Kiosk Setup:[with basic description of problems]
Please include the issues you are experiencing. You will be contacted for a consultation with ITS staff to document your requirements.