ThinkPad
Sticky notes are already on your NMU ThinkPad and are useful tools for remembering information. Once you write on a sticky note it will contain that...
Computer distribution and other TLC distribution information may be found at the Northern Michigan University Notebook Distribution page.
The sounds that Windows makes on Startup, when a program is closed, or during other program events can be changed. The following steps outline this...
The Windows screen saver can be changed to fit your personal preferences and make your computer more secure by requiring the Windows password after a...
These steps can help clean and speed up your computer along with running malware scans. The Helpdesk offers more advanced cleanup support that you...
Here are some tips to help you identify if an email is spam:Northern will NEVER ask you for any personal information such as your NMU password or...
Windows Voice Recorder is a simple, easy to use tool built into the Windows 10 operating systems to record audio. It is a great tool that you can use...
At the HelpDesk, and throughout campus, there has been an influx of phishing attempts on NMU accounts. In response to this we would like to get the...
Users are able to send a copy of their shared calendar as an attachment of an e-mail. When another Microsoft Outlook user grants you permission to...
You are able to process and track meeting responses. You will first need to be sure that your Outlook is set to automatically process meeting...
Things come up and sometimes you have to cancel a meeting. By canceling a meeting in Microsoft Outlook you are able to let all attendees know that...
You can back up your bookmarks/favorites in your internet browser and input them back into the browser if you are having any issues with the browser...
Many organizations, NMU included, allow some users the functionality of sharing calendars in order to better schedule meetings and appointments...
You can export contacts to a file that can be then imported into other applications. This way also if you have to change computers you won't lose any...
This page outlines the many useful features in using the Presenter's View in PowerPoint.
1. PowerPoint 2013 will automatically be in presenter's view...
Occasionally the Windows software on NMU issued machines may state that it is not activated or genuine (especially if you haven't connected to an on-...
Faculty, staff, and some students have access to an NMU network drive. This offers the opportunity to share files with others in the department. It...
Drag and Drop Back-Up MethodThere are many ways to back up your computer. The drag-and-drop method is a popular one. It is recommended that you...
A bug has been found with the Oracle VM VirtualBox software that causes connection problems on Lenovo Twist Ultrabook computers that were issued in...
There are more than 10,000 network ports on Northern's campus. For help connecting to one of them see:
Connecting with your ThinkPad
Connecting...
Safe mode is the Windows diagnostics mode. When you start the computer in Safe mode, only the specific components that are needed to run the...
Windows 7, 8, and 10 -- Backup and Restore
Drag and Drop Back Up Method (preferred)Backup Using Windows File HistoryWindows Computer File and...
The NMU MacBooks and ThinkPads are already pre-imaged wth the NMU software image when it is issued to you. If your comptuer needs the NMU software...
The ThinkPad has a lithium-polymer (or lithium-ion for older models) battery pack which includes a microprocessor that regulates battery use and...
You can disable, enable, or customize the trackpad and trackpoint for your NMU Thinkpad using the instructions below.
Windows 10 and 8.1
Windows 7...
System Information applicationMachine info applicationLabel found on machineSystem Information 1. In the Start menu type "System Information" and...
Notebook computers are precision machines that require a bit of careful handling. Though the ThinkPad computer is designed and tested to be a durable...
You should take care to clean your ThinkPad properly. Select a part of your computer to learn how to safely clean it.
Case
Keyboard
LCD Screen...
NMU public network printers are located in the NMU Library, the Help Desk (room LRC 116), Jacobetti Center, PEIF. For your convenience these printers...
After a backup or switch to a new computer, you may want to restore files to the computer from the external hard drive or external memory device...
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