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Changing Your Computer's Power Options
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There are times when you may want to change your computer’s power options to increase performance, decrease energy consumption, or assure the computer does not go into sleep in the middle of a key...
Cleaning a ThinkPad
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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 Cleaning your computer's case Prepare a small...
Comment Feature in Microsoft Word
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Comments can be added to a document that do not change the document. You can insert a comment inside balloons that will appear in the document margins. They can also be hidden until you want to edit...
Common Hardware Ports
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Hardware ports allow you to connect with and utilize external devices. Below you will find images of many common ports. Click on any image to read more about it and to see the corresponding cable or...
Connecting a Projector Wirelessly Using MirrorOP
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The MirrorOp software provides the wireless projector connection usign the NMU WiFi access points. It does not work with the NMU_Guest WiFi access points and NMU LTE available in some...
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...
Customizing TrackPad Settings in OSX
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Open System Preferences by clicking the Apple icon in the upper left corner and selecting “System Preferences…” Click on "Trackpad" to view all the settings. The first tab includes "Point...
Display Bookmarks and Favorites in your Internet Browser
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Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer Google Chrome Safari Mozilla Firefox Compatability: Windows OS, Apple IOS, and Linux Note: For each version of Windows the Mozilla Firefox...
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...