Saturday, April 24, 2010

Mac workaround identified

Many many many of us realize that, in spite of the institutional dominance of Windows-based PCs, Mac really is the way to live. Unfortunately, this can create connectivity issues when trying to connect to Baystate's network. In the past, I've suggested that using the Firefox browser might help. But since the release of the Snow Leopard OS, this is no longer surefire.

Well, I learned something new after co-presenting at medical grand rounds last week. Ted Hartenstein, 4th year med-peds resident, said he found that if you log in to the network via baystatehealth.org and then, instead of clicking on the eWorkplace prompt, click on the ESA prompt. Let this begin to load, but rather than entering in your EN# and password, X out and return to the eWorkplace icon and open the application for login. I've already checked on my own Mac and have heard from a few previously disgruntled Mac users that they are now gleeful.

Thanks Ted!

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