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Prior to TestNav / NJGPA testing, please have test-takers check the following items on their laptops to ensure the best testing experience.

Most of the tech-related testing issues are related to these three items

• Dictation is on when it should be OFF
• Siri is on when it should be OFF
• Restart your computer properly

Make sure the following features are disabled.  Different versions of MacOS will have slightly different options.

Dictation: 

Click the Apple in the upper left -> System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Dictation -> Turn Off

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Or...  System Settings-> Keyboard, toggle-off  Dictation

Siri:

Click the Apple in the upper left -> System Preferences -> Siri -> Uncheck Enable Ask Siri

Or...  System Settings -> Siri & Spotlight toggle off Ask Siri

Or...  System Settings -> Apple Intelligence & Siri, toggle off Siri if it is on.

 Restart your computer:

• To properly restart, go to the  in the upper-left of the screen, then select Restart...

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When restarting your computer, make sure to uncheck the box "Reopen windows when logging back in."