Installation Guide

The Research app is current available for desktop computers running macOS, Windows or Linux. Before you begin, please ensure you have an account with us, as it's required to download the app.

Downloading the app

• Log in or create an account at un.ms/research
• Navigate to the "Downloads" section
• Select the appropriate version for your operating system:
  • macOS (ARM)
  • macOS (Intel)
  • Windows
  • Linux

Installing the app

For macOS

• Open the downloaded .dmg file
• Drag the Research App icon to the Applications folder
• Eject the disk image

For Windows

• Run the downloaded .exe file
• Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard
• Choose your preferred installation location when prompted

For Linux

• Open a terminal in the directory where you downloaded the file
• Make the file executable: chmod +x ResearchApp.AppImage
• Run the app: ./ResearchApp.AppImage

First launch

• Open the Research App
• Follow any on-screen prompts to complete the setup
• An account is optional, but neccessary for any online or AI features

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter a "File is damaged" message on macOS, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy, and allow the app to run
• For Windows users, you may need to click "More info" and then "Run anyway" if SmartScreen prevents the installation

Uninstalling the app

If you need to uninstall the app:

• On macOS: Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash
• On Windows: Use the "Add or remove programs" feature in Settings
• On Linux: Delete the AppImage file

Thank you for installing the Research app. We hope it enhances your learning experience!