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Connecting to a Wireless Network (MAC OS X)
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These instructions tell how to connect to the campus network using AirPort. They assume your network settings are already configured. Make sure you are in a location that has wireless network...
Connecting to NMU LTE on NMU ThinkPads
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Is NMU LTE available in your area?NMU LTE is available everywhere NMU EAN is available. Go to the Check Availabilty page and click the "Check Availability" button. Enter your complete address with...
Connecting to NMU WiFi using the NMU_WPA on MacOS
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**This guide is for macOS computers only**To connect a different device type, follow this link and select your device type from the list of different devices.1. Click the Apple Logo at the top left...
Connecting to Projectors Wirelessly
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This classroom is equipped with “WePresent” to connect your laptop to the projector wirelessly. MirrorOp software is now used to connect your device to the projection system in NMU classrooms....
Connecting to the Art & Design File Server
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See the updated instructions on the Art & Design Lab website, http://art.nmu.edu/lab/server.html
Continuous Looping for use at a Kiosk in PowerPoint
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A Microsoft PowerPoint presentation can be configured to run in a continous loop. This can be useful for general announcements, kiosks, or any other informational display that will run with or...
Creating and Using Windows Sticky Notes
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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 information when you restart your computer or...
Customize the Touchpad and Trackpoint on the ThinkPad
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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 Windows 10 and 8.1 1. In the Search bar or...
Drag and Drop Back Up Method
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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 do a backup at least once a month. That way, if...
Ethernet Connection Information
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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 with your MacBook Connecting on Campus Via a...
Formatting Images in Word
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Microsoft Word gives you many options when formatting a document that includes images. This tutorial will give you an overview of those options. Once you have your picture on the document (Ctrl+V...
Formatting Word Mail Merge Values in Excel
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Occasionally some numbers in Excel don't format correctly in Word when using the mail merge feature under the Mailings tab. Follow these steps to resolve this issue before your merge. 1. First,...
General Cleanup for your Computer
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These steps can help clean and speed up your computer along with running malware scans. The Helpdesk offers more advanced cleanup support that you can take advantage of if your computer starts to...
Guest Wireless Locations
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NMU Wireless internet is available on registered computers all over campus for students, staff, retirees, and faculty. Visitors without NMU credentials can connect using the NMU_GUEST access points...
Identifying and Limiting Spam
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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 Social Security Number through an email. In fact, NMU...
Identifying Phishing Attempts
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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 word out to the NMU community about ways to tell if...
Information for Graduates and Former Students
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This page provides key IT related information for NMU graduates and former students.Notebook computer returns and purchase optionsThe immediate return of the NMU notebook is required when any of the...
Inserting Objects in Word
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Word allows for the insertion of many objects, and this article will guide you through a few of these. Though these instructions use Word 2016, the instructions are comparable to older versions. To...
Installing the Jacobetti Laser Printer
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As of 9/21/18 the Jacobetti, PEIF, and HelpDesk Laser printers use the same printer settings as the "Library Laser" printer already configured on the NMU Thinkpad and MacBook issued computers. Please...
Keep Your MacBook Clean
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You should take care to clean your MacBook properly. Select a part of your laptop to learn how to safely clean it. Keyboard LCD Screen Case Keyboard Take care not to spill any liquid on the...