Windows
**This guide is for Windows 10 and 11 computers only**To connect a different device type, follow this link and select your device type from the list...
NMU ThinkPads with NMU LTE hardware installed can be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide Internet access to Wi-Fi capable devices. NMU issued ThinkPad...
"-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...
There are times when you may want to change your computer’s power options to increase performance, decrease energy consumption, or assure the...
Though these instructions use Windows 10, the instructions are comparable to earlier versions of Windows. Note: Some things, like Windows Activation...
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...
Track Changes is a built in feature in Microsoft Word which allows you to see the changes that were made to the document.
To view changes, or to edit...
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...
Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keystrokes that allow you to quickly perform an action. They are useful and often great time-savers. This page...
NMU issued desktops and ThinkPad notebooks are configured with Automatic Updates, which means that each computer regularly communicates with a local...
File History is a Windows application that continuously backs up specific files. This article walks you though the process of using File History to...
The size, location, and icons on the taskbar can be changed to fit your needs. This article will guide you through the three processes below. Though...
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...
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...
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...
Windows Voice Recorder is a simple, easy to use tool built into the Windows 10 operating systems to record audio. It is a great tool that you can use...
Occasionally the Windows software on NMU issued machines may state that it is not activated or genuine (especially if you haven't connected to an on-...
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...
You can change the applications associated with file types and protocols so that they open in your preferred app or program.
Here's a list of...
Occasionally, you may want to perform an advanced search to find large files somewhere on your computer. Choose a Windows version to get started. ...
Some programs and services, such as Ultratime, are only available when on a campus connection. The VPN client, when connected using your NMU login...
You can choose what displays on the notification area of the taskbar.
1. Right-click on the date and time display on the taskbar and select "...
Adding a network place in Windows allows you to access FTP, Windows file shares, and some HTTP servers (with FrontPage extensions loaded) directly in...
Use the Add or Remove Programs control panel to remove software that you've installed, but no longer need. Removing unnecessary software will free up...
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...
Safe mode is the Windows diagnostics mode. When you start the computer in Safe mode, only the specific components that are needed to run the...
You can use ChkDisk in Windows to check your hard disk for logical and physical errors. ChkDisk can be set to automatically repair the damaged areas...
Updates fix problems and help make your computer run better.
Some updates are scheduled to be available at routine intervals. For instance Windows...
(Updated Tuesday, 5/9/2017)
--- IMPORTANT: --- The instructions have you specifically back up the Microsoft Outlook hidden folder as a separate...
The following instructions are for computers running the Windows operating system.The NMU network does NOT support wireless printers. Setting up...
