Save Files on Mac Computers

Saving files on Mac computers look different than saving on a windows computer, however, the concept is similar. You still need to save it to either your H: drive or a flash drive if you wish to access the file at a later time. We will outline this process in the steps in the next section. 

Save a file

These step-by-step instructions will show you how to save a word file from your TU student email using the web browser Safari onto your H: drive.

1. Log in to the computer using your NetID.
2. From Safari, log in to your student email account.
3. Open the email with the attachment you would like to save.
4. Select the download button on the attachment. Safari will automatically place it in your Downloads folder. Remember, the document is only stored here temporarily and will be erased at night.
5. Select the file from the Downloads folder that popped up on the dock, and the file will open.
6. Once open, select File on the Menu Bar and choose Save As. A dialogue box will appear.
7. Select the arrow next to the Save As name box.
8. A list of drives will appear. Select the arrows and select the computer (the root directory)
9. You will see a list of drives. Choose the drive named after your NetID, and then select Save. Caution: You have two folders named after your NetID it is important for you to store it on the drive denoted by this symbol. Do not save it on your user profile denoted by this symbol. This drive is erased every night.

Find a previously saved file

To find a file previously saved on your H: drive follow the steps below

1. Log into your account with your NetID.
2. Select Go from the menu bar, and then select Computer.
3. A Finder window will appear with the computer name at the top. In the columns below, select the drive named after your NetID. There you will find the document you previously saved.