We will assume that you have already downloaded the latest version of the Microsoft Remote Desktop software from the Apple App Store. If you want the Windows only instructions then please click here.
Run the Microsoft Remote Desktop software
Click on the Microsoft Remote Desktop Preferences icon (the cog)
Click + icon
Enter the details as:
Gateway name = newcastle university
Server = tsgateway.ncl.ac.uk
User name = campus\your_university_username
Password = your University password
Close the window
Click on +New icon
Connection name = lampredi2 off-campus
PC name = lampredi2.ncl.ac.uk
Gateway = newcastle university
username = campus\your_university_username
password = your University password
Resolution = experiment, but 1280×1024 seems safe enough
Optional – untick Start session in full screen
Optiomal – sometimes the Scale content option is available and it can be useful to tick this
Close Window
Double-click on lampredi2 off-campus to engage a connection
Remember to log out of your session properly rather than just closing the main menu. Sometimes logging out incorrectly causes the Remote Desktop service to malfunction, both for you and other users.