Posts Categorized: Windows 10
Entering Grad Assessment Sessions
BC Graduation Assessments are accessed through a secure browser session, developed by the Ministry of Education. These instructions detail how to join a secure session (District G Suite login required... Read more
Updating Your District Managed Windows Computer to 20H2
The Windows 10 Operating System that powers your District managed laptop or desktop PC requires a mandatory update to Version 20H2 to maintain the functionality you rely on, and ensure... Read more
Checking For Windows Version 20H2
The IT for Learning Department is seeking the help of all Educator Laptop users to ensure that our fleet of devices is secure, and that educators will continue to have... Read more
Multiple Monitor Setups
Some office staff have multiple monitor setups running through their District supplied laptops. This resource will help staff navigate the Windows settings and physical connections required to run these setups.
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Printing Image Files with Windows 10
Images on most Windows 10 computers will open in the Windows Photos app unless another default app is selected. The Photos app is very basic and does not offer many... Read more

What the Heck is HEIC?
HEIC is an image format that is used by iPhone and iPad cameras. Unlike the more universal JPEG image format HEIC is not readable by some Windows computers and typically... Read more
Installing Printers
Staff with District assigned Windows 10 laptops can add printers using Tools for Schools. Printers can only be added to locations where the staff member has an assignment.
1. Use the... Read more

Add Comments with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
These instructions will show staff and students how they can add text, shapes and basic hand-drawn elements to a PDF. This may be useful if you are marking assignments sent... Read more

Lock Screen Timeout Settings for GVSD Computers
What is a lock screen timeout?
A lock screen is a security feature that keeps confidential and personal information safe by requiring a password in order to start/continue working with their... Read more

Saving to (H:)
Learn where to save your files to ensure they are backed up and available from any device by following this brief guide to using your (H:) Drive—also known as your... Read more