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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lenovo ThinkPad Docking Stations
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The new T460s ThinkPad does not have a VGA monitor port like some people may be using on the older x230i model ThinkPad. A Display Port Adapter to connect a VGA monitor or projector is available from...
Mail Merge
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To use Mail Merge all you need is an Excel spreadsheet with your contact information and any other fields that you need to add to your letter and the form letter you are going to use. The Mail Merge...
Mapping a Network Drive and DepartmentShare
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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 is important to note that these folders are only...
NMULTE APN Settings for Thinkpads
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This page is a part of a series of pages for LTE troubleshooting. If you haven't already done so, please start the LTE troubleshooting process by going to the LTE Troubleshooting (Start Here) page....
Notebook Computer Care Tips
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Notebook computers are precision machines that require a bit of careful handling. Though the ThinkPad computer is designed and tested to be a durable notebook computer that functions reliably in...
Notebook Computer Setup and Registration
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Newly-issued NMU computers come with brochures that guide you through setting them up and registering them on the NMU network. Reimaged computers typically need to go through the same set up process...
Opening a Shared Calendar in Outlook
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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 their calendar, you can open it in Outlook. If you...
Personalizing Chrome
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↵Google Chrome is an internet browser that allows the user to use many advanced features, including bookmarks, add-ons, themes, and more. Signing in to Chrome will link your settings to your Google...
Personalizing the Windows Taskbar
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The size, location, and icons on the taskbar can be changed to fit your needs. This article will guide you through the three processes below. Though these instructions use Windows 10, the...
Printing to the On-campus Printers
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NMU public network printers are located in the NMU Library, the Help Desk (room LRC 116), Jacobetti Center, PEIF. For your convenience these printers are already set up on your NMU issued ThinkPad or...
Problems Playing Videos or DVDs
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There have been some problems with playing various types of videos on NMU issued computers. One solution is to use the “VLC Player” which supports most types of video formats. VLC is a free and open...