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Changing your NMU organization account to a G Suite Group
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This process will create a G Suite Group for an NMU organization account such as Biology@nmu.edu or ASNMU@nmu.edu. The NMU organization account “E-mail Forwarding” settings (available under the "...
Changing your NMU password
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Your NMU network password is used for your NMU services, such as MyUser, MyWeb, MyNMU, and your Exchange account. If you use your NMU email in Outlook or on your phone email, you will have to...
Check for a Static IP Address
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A hard coded IP address is an IP address manually assinged in the settings of your machine that does not change. Unlike a dynamic address that can change with each lease update, a hard coded IP will...
Classroom Resources
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Classrooms at NMU have technology available in them, and these technologies vary by building and room. The new Jamrich building is teeming with technological resources, and support for these...
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...
Collapse and Expand Word Documents
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After you set up a page using outline tools, you can collapse and expand parts of your Word document to fit your needs. 1. With your Word document open and your outline set up, cursor over the...
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...
Common Tech Symbols
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There are some universal technological symbols that can be encountered and it can be important to know what they mean. Below you will find images of many common symbols. Click on an image to read...
Common Windows file extensions
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Windows file names have two parts; the file's name, then a period followed by the extension (suffix). The extension is a three- or four-letter abbreviation that signifies the file type. For example,...
Compose Gmail messages in a floating window
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If you don't want the small Compose box docked in the bottom right in gmail, you can: Hold down 'Shift' when you click 'Compose' to go straight to a floating window. ORHold down 'Shift' when you...
Computer Registration information
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For full access to the Internet and NMU network services over the NMU on-campus wired and wireless areas, you must register each network interface (wired and wireless are separate entries) on your...
Connect a Device to the "NMU" WiFi Network
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To connect a device to Northern Michigan University's internet as a student, staff, or faculty, you will need register your device at register.nmu.edu. Before you register, you will only be able to...
Connect to the Exchange Server using a Mac
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Set up with Microsoft Outlook Set up with OS X Mail Set up with Microsoft Outlook (This is the prefered way to set up your exchange account) 1. Open Microsoft Outlook on your MacBook. 2. Click...
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...
Connecting to a Wireless Network (MAC OS X)
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These instructions tell how to connect to the campus network using AirPort. They assume your network settings are already configured. Make sure you are in a location that has wireless network...
Connecting to Guest Wireless
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University guests can connect to the NMU_GUEST Wifi access points without having a university account. These instructions cover the process of connecting and agreeing to the Acceptable Use Policy. To...
Connecting to NMU LTE on NMU ThinkPads
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Is NMU LTE available in your area?NMU LTE is available everywhere NMU EAN is available. Go to the Check Availabilty page and click the "Check Availability" button. Enter your complete address with...
Connecting to NMU WiFi using the NMU_WPA on Android
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**This guide is for Android devices only.**Note: these options may vary device to device as Android has many different versions that exist. If you are ever stuck, confused, or need any help, please...
Connecting to NMU WiFi using the NMU_WPA on MacOS
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**This guide is for macOS computers only**To connect a different device type, follow this link and select your device type from the list of different devices.1. Click the Apple Logo at the top left...