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Using MAC OS X Mail

  • Viewing the Inbox Checking for New Messages Reading a Message Writing and Sending a New Message Replying to an Existing Message Viewing a List of Sent Messages Viewing the Inbox Launch the "...

Using Multiple Desktops in Windows 10

  • Windows 10 includes a "Task View" virtual desktop feature that allows you to toggle between multiple desktops depending on what you want to use each for.  1. Click the Task View icon  on your...

Using Presenter's View in PowerPoint

  • 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 when connected, but if you are using PowerPoint...

Using Software Update on the Macbook

  • When the MacBook is connected to the Internet, it will automatically check for updates on a weekly basis. Before any major system updates, for example, upgrading from Yosemite to El Capitan, please...

Using the Google Migration tool to migrate content into G Suite

  • These instructions use the "Google Apps Migration for Microsoft Outlook" application to migrate an Outlook PST file(s) to your G Suite account. The PST file(s) could contain your exported Webmail...

Using the Lenovo System Update Tool

  • The Lenovo System Update tool installs unique updates to your ThinkPad computer that are not included in the Microsoft updates. We recommend you routinely run System Update on a monthly basis and...

Using the Mac OS X Dock

  • Using the Dock Starting Applications Without Using the Dock Adding Items to the Dock Removing items from the Dock Changing the Dock Appearance Stacks Using the Dock To access any of these files or...

Using your LTE enabled ThinkPad as a WiFi Hotspot

  • NMU ThinkPads with NMU LTE hardware installed can be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide Internet access to Wi-Fi capable devices. NMU issued ThinkPad computers can have NMU LTE installed at no...

Verify Your NMU Account Status and Password

  •  If you are having trouble logging into your account on any NMU sites, first navigate to http://myuser.nmu.edu/user and try to log in with your NMU UserID and password.         If you are able to...

Video/Audio Playback in Educat

  • Depending on which browser you're using, additional clicks may be required to view video/audio (multimedia content) in EduCat. Some browsers see the embedded code, and temporarily block it to let...

View MyNMU as a Student / View the Default Student Profile

  • View MyNMU as a Student / View the Default Student ProfileIn order to better support students in your area, you may want to see the default student profile. Please note that viewing the student...

VoiceThread

  • VoiceThread VoiceThread is online software that you can use to record video and/or audio. For more information on using it, visit the CTL Resource Library and click on VoiceThread to see all the...

Web Publishing: Background Information

  •   What is a Web site? Process overview of creating a Web site What is a Web site? Before you can create and publish a Web site, it is helpful to learn what a Web site is and how the files in...

When am I eligible for a computer?

  • Computer distribution and other TLC distribution information may be found at the Northern Michigan University Notebook Distribution page.  

Wildcat Express Card

  • To receive a Wildcat Express Card bring a picture ID and your NMU IN to the Wildcat Express Center (phone 906-227-1686 ), located on the first floor of the Don H. Bottum University Center, near the...

Windows Activation

  • 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-campus network recently). You may see prompts...

Windows Computer File and Settings Transfer Instructions

  • (Updated Tuesday, 5/9/2017) --- IMPORTANT: --- The instructions have you specifically back up the Microsoft Outlook hidden folder as a separate section to ensure it is not missed in the backup....

Windows Date and Time Zone Settings

  • Though these instructions use Windows 10, the instructions are comparable to earlier versions of Windows. Note: Some things, like Windows Activation, will not work if the date and time are not exact...

Windows Desktop Icon Size and Arrangements

  • You can re-arrange, remove, and re-size your desktop icons to suit your preferences. This article will outline these processes. 1. Right click on an empty location on the desktop. A menu should...

Windows Tablet Mode

  • New to Windows 10, tablet mode makes Windows more touch-friendly. If you're using an NMU-issued Twist or a touch-equipped T460s you may consider using tablet mode. For more information on using your...

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