Taming Your TEC Package
What is a TEC Package, I thought it was called an overhead projector? TEC (Technology Enhanced Classroom) Packages are mounted projection units with audio systems and multiple inputs for connecting laptops, classroom desktops and mobile devices. There are several different...
Read MoreUntangling Chrome Extensions
The Google Chrome browser typically ranks near the top of the list when it comes to security. Generally the extensions available to Chrome browsers are safe too, but they can be leveraged to infect your browser or capture your personal...
Read MoreGoogle Calendars for School Websites
The Greater Victoria School District publishes dozens of websites including the main District site, a website for each school, and sub-sites for our school libraries, career centres and various district departments. One of the primary goals of these sites is...
Read MoreSpotlight on Spoofing
What is Spoofing? The word spoof is often used to describe satirical, goofball comedy films that, on the surface, pose as legitimate versions of a more serious genre. The classic movie “Airplane” for example, is a spoof of the Disaster/Thriller...
Read MoreLock 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 device. A timeout is the amount of time a...
Read MoreMalware: Simple Definitions for Common Types
Definitions Malware: a general term refering to programs that are intentionally designed and distributed to damage and/or control computing devices and computer networks. Malware is short for Malicious Software. The following terms refer to specific types of Malware: Adware: Displays ads on...
Read MorePrinting with Chromebooks
Chromebook printing was previously handled by a technology called Google Cloud Print. Cloud Print was discontinued in December 2020 and a slight adjustment has been made to schools that allow printing from Chromebooks. You may need to re-add the printer(s) you...
Read MoreGVSD Webmail
What is GVSD Webmail Your school district email account is a vital communication tool that keeps you connected to what's happening at your worksite and beyond. GVSD Webmail uses Microsoft's Outlook 365 service, which brings email, calendar and tasks to...
Read MoreGoogle Drive Priority
Google has developed a new view for Google Drive called Priority. Priority attempts to solve the issue of having to use a lot of clicks to get to the files you are currently working on. The slides below will give...
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