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Adding a gmail account to Outlook using IMAP
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Microsoft Windows uses Outlook as the default email client. The “Send To, Mail recipient” feature in Windows and the Microsoft Word mail merge to email feature will not work unless Outlook is setup...
Adding a Security Exception to Your Browser
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NMU creates its own SSL security certificates used for some network services. These certificates are already installed on NMU issued computers but you may need to install them on your personally...
Allowing Third Party Applications to Install on a MacBook
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Some applications are not signed by Apple and will not be able to be installed. If you trust the application and know you want to install it, follow these steps to allow third party apps to install...
Apps Blocked By System Administrator
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"System Administrator has blocked ____:"- This error usually shows when trying to open many Windows Applications such as: calculator, photos, Microsoft store, etc.- This error happens occasionally if...
Autoforwarding Email to an MES or Alumni Account
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Email autoforwarding allows you to forward your @nmu.edu account to an MES account or another account on campus such as yourid@alumni.nmu.edu. Thus, a department email address could be forwarded to a...
Backing up Bookmarks/Favorites
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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. These settings are part of the "Windows...
Backing up Contacts in Outlook
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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 of your email contacts. Though these instructions...
Backing Up NMU G Suite
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Unless you retire as an employee at NMU, as a faculty, staff, or student your NMU G Suite account will become disabled 1 year after you leave NMU and 3 years afterward if you were a graduate student...
Backing Up or Transferring Data Between Computers
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There are many different ways to move your files from one computer to another.Use an external hard drive. Drag and drop folders/files from your computer to the external drive.Use an external hard...
Backing up Outlook with Windows File History
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File History is a Windows application that continuously backs up specific files. This article walks you though the process of using File History to back up your Outlook files, which contain your...
Backup and Restore
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Windows 7, 8, and 10 -- Backup and Restore Drag and Drop Back Up Method (preferred)Backup Using Windows File HistoryWindows Computer File and Settings Transfer InstructionsBacking up Bookmarks/...
Backup Using Windows File History
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File History feature replaces Backup and Restore in previous versions of Windows and currently exists in Windows 8, 8.1, and 10. It is an application that continuously backs up the files in your...
Booting into Windows on your Mac
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All NMU issued MacBooks have two partitions, Macintosh HD and Windows. Some programs will only work on the windows partition. In order to use these programs, you can simply boot into the windows...
CAD Printer Install Instructions
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This documentation will walk you through installing the CAD printer onto your computer. This guide also assumes that you are using the most up-to-date version of the Windows 10 operating system First...
Camera Freezes on Thinkpad
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Issue: Camera stutters or freezes when using any camera enabled application Using Windows search, look for Device Manager. Once open, look for the Cameras in the list. Click on the arrow on the...
Canceling a Meeting in Outlook
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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 the meeting is canceled. Cancel a meeting that...
Caring for a MacBook battery
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Below are a list of battery care recommendations. Apple recommends using the battery and charging it when prompted. Allow the battery to fully discharge, then charge at least once a month...
Changing Default Programs in Windows
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You can change the applications associated with file types and protocols so that they open in your preferred app or program. Here's a list of recommended changes if you want to use desktop...
Changing the Windows Screen Saver
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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 set number of minutes of inactivity. The steps...
Changing the Windows Sound Theme
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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 process. 1. Right click on any empty space on the...