IT Documentation
Documentation articles have been broken down into different categories. Use the dropdown below to filter results based on a category.
Displaying 21 - 36 of 36
Displaying 21 - 36 of 36
Mapping a Network Drive and DepartmentShare
-
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...
Notebook Computer Setup and Registration
-
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...
Password Locking a MacBook Screen
-
It's a good idea to password protect your screen when you are away from your computer, particularly when you are working in a public place. To do this enable screen locking by: 1. Go to the Apple...
Personalizing Chrome
-
↵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...
Printing to the On-campus Printers
-
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...
Reimage
-
The NMU MacBooks and ThinkPads are already pre-imaged wth the NMU software image when it is issued to you. If your comptuer needs the NMU software image restored or updated you will need to bring it...
Sending a screen shot
-
Sending a copy of your screen to support staff is a great way to accurately record what you see on the screen and any error messages that are displayed. Using the "PrtSc" key in Windows or the "...
Setting A Browser's Homepage
-
The homepage for any browser is the page that displays first when the user opens the browser. The ACS directory page, which links to many NMU services, can be found at http://www.acs.nmu.edu/home....
Taking a Respondus Lockdown Browser Quiz on Educat
-
Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet in the location where you will be taking the quiz.Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and double-click it. (For Mac users,...
Tested LTE CPE Devices
-
Other than the NMU LTE CPE's (Customer Premises Equipment) available for purchase from the EAN, current NMU faculty, staff, students, and retirees have another alternative to access NMU LTE. NMU has...
Time Machine for Backing up your Mac
-
Time Machine is the built-in backup that works with your Mac and an external drive. Connect the drive, assign it to Time machine and start enjoying some peace of mind. Time Machine automatically...
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts
-
Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keystrokes that allow you to quickly perform an action. They are useful and often great time-savers. This page includes a guide to a few useful combinations...
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 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...
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.
Zoom troubleshooting issues
-
Camera TroubleshootingIf you are having issues with the camera freezing on your Thinkpad, visit Camera Freezes on Thinkpad for assistance.Faculty Use of ZoomPlease visit this CTL document Using Zoom...