The focal point allows macOS users to establish a link between their Texas Instruments graphing calculators and their computers. This connectivity enables file transfer, operating system updates, and screen capture functionalities for supported calculator models.
This capability streamlines the management of calculator resources, ensuring devices remain up-to-date with the latest software and customized programs. The functionality supports educational endeavors by enabling instructors to share materials easily with students and facilitates archiving calculator data for later analysis or reference. Its initial release addressed the increasing need for a unified platform to manage TI calculators in a computer-centric environment.