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Adding a gmail account to Outlook using IMAP
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Microsoft Windows uses Outlook as the default email client. The “Send To, Mail recipient” feature in Windows and the Microsoft Word mail merge to email feature will not work unless Outlook is setup...
Adding a Security Exception to Your Browser
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NMU creates its own SSL security certificates used for some network services. These certificates are already installed on NMU issued computers but you may need to install them on your personally...
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 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/...
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...
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...
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...
Continuous Looping for use at a Kiosk in PowerPoint
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A Microsoft PowerPoint presentation can be configured to run in a continous loop. This can be useful for general announcements, kiosks, or any other informational display that will run with or...
Creating and Using Windows Sticky Notes
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Sticky notes are already on your NMU ThinkPad and are useful tools for remembering information. Once you write on a sticky note it will contain that information when you restart your computer or...
Display Bookmarks and Favorites in your Internet Browser
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Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer Google Chrome Safari Mozilla Firefox Compatability: Windows OS, Apple IOS, and Linux Note: For each version of Windows the Mozilla Firefox...
Drag and Drop Back Up Method
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Drag and Drop Back-Up MethodThere are many ways to back up your computer. The drag-and-drop method is a popular one. It is recommended that you do a backup at least once a month. That way, if...
Ethernet Connection Information
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There are more than 10,000 network ports on Northern's campus. For help connecting to one of them see: Connecting with your ThinkPad Connecting with your MacBook Connecting on Campus Via a...
Formatting Images in Word
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Microsoft Word gives you many options when formatting a document that includes images. This tutorial will give you an overview of those options. Once you have your picture on the document (Ctrl+V...
Formatting Word Mail Merge Values in Excel
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Occasionally some numbers in Excel don't format correctly in Word when using the mail merge feature under the Mailings tab. Follow these steps to resolve this issue before your merge. 1. First,...
General Cleanup for your Computer
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These steps can help clean and speed up your computer along with running malware scans. The Helpdesk offers more advanced cleanup support that you can take advantage of if your computer starts to...