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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/...
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...
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...