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Mac OS

  • Mac OS, or Apple's operating system, comes preinstalled on all NMU-issued MacBooks.  Below is a list of training resources for OSX.  Using OSX (Apple Support) Getting Started with OSX...

Mac OS X Mail Setup

  • Mac OSX Mail is an application you can utilize to check your @nmu.edu mail. Instructions for setting up Mac Mail as a POP account are below. To learn how to use MAC OS X, visit the Using MAC OS X...

Macbook Backup and Restore

  • It's always a good idea to back your files up regularly and especially if you are planning to transfer them to a new machine. In addition to dragging and dropping files onto an external device, you...

MacBook Specs

  •  2025 MacBook ProProcessorM4 Chip with 10 core CPU 16-core Neural EngineVideoM4 Chip with 10 Core GPURAM16GB Unified MemoryStorage512GB SSD StorageDisplayLiquid Retina XDR displayPortsThree...

macOS Recovery

  • macOS Recovery should only be used when you are instructed to do so. This is typically used when you purchase your MacBook. You should make sure you have a known good and verified backup before...

Mail Merge

  • To use Mail Merge all you need is an Excel spreadsheet with your contact information and any other fields that you need to add to your letter and the form letter you are going to use. The Mail Merge...

Make Web Notes with Microsoft Edge

  • Edge lets you make notes on webpages and save them. To learn how, follow the instructions below. 1. With Edge open, click the Web Note icon.       2.You can now use the tools in the upper left to...

Manually Defragmenting my Hard Disk

  • One way to speed up a computer is to defragment the Hard Disk. If you would like to learn how this works, visit our "How Defragmenting Works" page.  Note: Defragmenting can take from several minutes...

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...

Microsoft Expression

  • ​Microsoft Expression Web 4 is a free program for students through Microsoft Dreamspark. It is a web design software that does not require coding knowledge and is relatively easy to use. You can...

Microsoft Office Suite Not Activated

  • Microsoft Office is configured to activate when you first use it, however sometimes this activation can fail if your time and date are incorrect or you are not connected to an NMU Network. In order...

MyNMU - Leave Feedback, Report a Problem, or Make a Suggestion

  • 1. Click on the “v” menu in the upper right corner and select Feedback.2. Choose from the Send Feedback, Report a problem, and Suggestion Box options.3. Fill out the prompts and then click the Submit...

MyNMU Tile Index

  • MyNMU Tile IndexPlease note that individuals may have several roles at NMU. Individuals will see tiles based upon their membership to active roles, such as being an employee and a student. Tiles...

NMU G Suite account name changes

  • Due to the number of people with similar names you do not have the option to change the name listed for your NMU G Suite account. The NMU G Suite account name listed is based on your legal name and...

NMU ID Information

  • General information and usesStudent specific informationStaff, Faculty, and Adjunct FacultyDisabling of NMU User accountsChange your PasswordGeneral information and usesNMU uses an account generation...

NMU Issued LTE Devices

  • Click the link or pictures of the NMU issued LTE devices below to view its setup instructions. NMU LTE devices are available NMU students, faculty, staff and NMU retirees at the Micro Repair...

NMU LTE access for Smartphones and Tablets

  • LTE equipment that is not sold by NMU is not guaranteed to work on the NMU LTE system and there is very little if any customer support provided to those people who wish to experiment with LTE devices...

NMU LTE Device Troubleshooting

  • NMU LTE Device Troubleshooting This page is a part of a series of pages for LTE troubleshooting. If you haven't already done so, please start the LTE troubleshooting process by going to the LTE...

NMU LTE Frequently Asked Questions

  • NMU is switching to LTE for faster data speeds and to stay current with wireless technology. If you'd like to learn how to connect to NMU LTE, please visit our "Connecting to NMU LTE" page.  FAQ:...

NMU LTE SLC-120 Indoor Device Instructions

  • The SLC-120 Indoor device is designed to work in your home taking in the NMU LTE signal for Internet access and providing Internet access via WiFi throughout most of your home and 2 Ethernet ports on...

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