Posts Categorized: Windows 10
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
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
Banishing Notification Pop-Ups
If your laptop, desktop or Chromebook is displaying unwanted pop-ups the first place to check is the settings in Google Chrome. Most of the pop-up issues being reported to IT... Read more
Restart = Happy
All educator laptops run on the Windows 10 operating system. The laptops do not restart themselves regularly, but restarting does provide important benefits. Users should restart their devices regularly because:
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Clearing Your Chrome Browser Cache
Clearing your browser cache can resolve a number of common problems encountered when trying to use web applications. Follow these steps to clear your cache when using a Chrome browser:
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Chrome Browser Link & Sync
Losing your bookmarks can be painful. Fortunately it's completely avoidable. If you have a District Google account (ending in @sd61learn.ca) you can login to your Chrome browser and keep your... Read more