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Sending a screen shot
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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 "...
Set up Mac OS X Mail to send from Off Campus
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1. Launch the Mail application from the dock. 2. Click "Mail" and select "Preferences" at the top of the screen. 3. Click on "Accounts" and ensure that the "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)"...
Setting A Browser's Homepage
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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 https://it.nmu.edu/links. This...
Setting gmail as your default email client
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"-If you click an email link in Windows 11 and the wrong email client pops up, you can easily change the default email app. All it takes is a quick trip to Windows Settings. Here's how to do it....
Setting Mozilla Firefox as your default Web Browser
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The instructions below will aid you in setting the default programs for web browsing. If you see this window when starting FireFox, you can set Firefox as default browser using the "Use Firefox...
Setting Up 2 factor authentication
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Why Do We Use 2FA?While your password may seem to protect your account at first glance, it is becoming more and more common in our ever expanding digital world that passwords are leaked online by...
Setting up a Printer in Windows
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The following instructions are for computers running the Windows operating system.The NMU network does NOT support wireless printers. Setting up Xerox Printers: use v3 Xerox Global Print Driver...
Setting Up a Vacation Email Automatic Response
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This allows you to send a message to people trying to send you email while you are vacation that you are not able to read it. If you are forwarding mail to an MES account, you will need to follow the...
Setting up an App Password
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Google has recently stopped supporting third party apps, as a result programs like Outlook, Apple Mail, etc have stopped working if linked to a Gmail account. There is currently a workaround for this...
Setting up Auto Archive in Outlook
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Managing the 1 gigabyte of space for those with an Exchange server mailbox is important. Outlook has clean up tools available under the File tab to help you do this but one really nice feature, the...
Setting up Clinical Simulation Management System Software
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NOTE: You will need to have your account created in order to use this software. To create your account you must have your instructor request this software for the class. Once your account has been...
Setting up Google Drive Backup & Sync
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Before using as a backup solution, please read the warning note at the bottom of the page.If already have Backup & Sync installed but need to get to its setting, see below.Setting up Google Drive...
Setting up Google Drive for Desktop (File Stream)
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Note: Drive for Desktop was previously called Google File Stream and still is currently on Macs (changed 2-4-2021).Before using as a backup solution, please read the warning note at the bottom of the...
Setting up remote wipe on your mobile device
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Remote wipe is a feature that allows you to remove all data from your mobile device should it ever get lost or stolen. The documentation below outlines the process for Android, iOS devices, and...
Sharing your Calendar in Outlook
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Many organizations, NMU included, allow some users the functionality of sharing calendars in order to better schedule meetings and appointments through a Microsoft Exchange account. These accounts...
Show Hidden Files and Folders
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Some settings, configuration files, and other files in Windows are stored in hidden locations and certain troubleshooting steps may require you to unhide them. Make sure you only alter files and...
SolidWorks Student Access
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*If you have a Northern Michigan University issued laptop and a class that requires SolidWorks you do not need this download. Go to http://www.SolidWorks.com/SEK Fill out the "Student Access Form...
Some Windows Desktop Applications Appear Blurred
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If some windows and applications on your desktop appear blurry (but not all) it's likely because your computer has a high-DPI (dots per inch) display. This is because some desktop applications can't...
Sponsoring a Guest on the NMU Network
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All computers that wish to use the NMU Wireless or Wired connections on campus must be registered. Current NMU Faculty, Staff, Students, and Retirees can register machines on the network. If there is...
Starting Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client [Windows]
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Some programs and services, such as Ultratime, are only available when on a campus connection.The VPN client, when connected using your NMU login credentials, simulates an on campus network...