Cold Weather Device Care

The weather is getting colder and it's important to note that laptops and mobile devices are sensitive to cold temperatures. Safe operating temperatures range from 50-95 degrees F. Leaving devices in the cold can shorten battery life, prevent screens from displaying properly, shatter screens, or cause condensation leading to further internal damage.

To prevent damage:

1. Avoid leaving devices in cold places like vehicles, especially in trunks, for extended periods of time.
2. Keep devices in the padded cases to provide additional protection from the cold.
3. Allow devices to return to room temperature before powering them on again. This needs to be done naturally as applying heat too quickly can also cause damage.

Original Post by Katie Krueger

Screenshots on Chrome OS

Several people have asked how to take screenshots on their Chromebooks. Follow the below steps if you do not know how to take a screenshot on your device.

Full-Screen Screenshot:
Press Control and the Switch Window key (next to the lower brightness key)

Partial Screenshot:
Press Control, Shift, and the Switch Window key (next to the lower brightness key)

Kajeet Hotspots for Grades 6-12

Kajeet Hotspot 3-day Checkout for 6-12 Students 

We are excited that we received a grant that allows us to offer students the opportunity to check out Kajeet wireless hotspots. The devices have a three -day loan period and students can check them out if they have a permission form signed and submitted to the LMC. The purpose of the program is to ensure that all students are able to do homework and projects that require Internet use. 

The Kajeet Hotspots do come with pre-configured filters that limit their use to educational resources. Streaming media (YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, and Pandora) and social media (Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram) are blocked by Kajeet and the filter cannot be customized by the district. 

In addition, Kajeet has time-of-day controls that restrict access from 11:00pm - 6:00am so that students have appropriate time for sleep.

We are committed to providing access to technology for all students. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Katie Krueger or the Library Media Center.

Original Post credit to Katie Krueger