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==Where can I find more information about the [[E-Warrior Digital Life and Learning Program]]?==
 
==Where can I find more information about the [[E-Warrior Digital Life and Learning Program]]?==
=====One very important place to find helpful information is the [https://learn.winona.edu/Resources_Tab Resources Tab] on the Winona State web site.=====
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=====One very important place to find helpful information is the [https://learn.winona.edu/Resources_Tab Resources Tab] on the Winona State website.=====
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===Helpful Setup Guides===
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https://learn.winona.edu/Student_Mobile_Device_Distribution_Support Helpful setup information that was provided during your laptop distribution session.]
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===Other Important Information===
 
===Other Important Information===
*[http://learn.winona.edu/Student_Mobile_Device_Distribution_Support Laptop Distribution Support]
 
 
*[http://learn.winona.edu/Receiving_your_laptop_and_tablet Receiving your laptop and tablet]
 
*[http://learn.winona.edu/Receiving_your_laptop_and_tablet Receiving your laptop and tablet]
 
*[http://learn.winona.edu/E-Wazoo What is e-Wazoo?]
 
*[http://learn.winona.edu/E-Wazoo What is e-Wazoo?]
 
*Can I [[Laptop Switch|switch platforms]] if I'm not due for an exchange?
 
*Can I [[Laptop Switch|switch platforms]] if I'm not due for an exchange?
 
*[http://www.winona.edu/technology/campus-devices.asp Where can I find info on the current laptop models?]
 
*[http://www.winona.edu/technology/campus-devices.asp Where can I find info on the current laptop models?]
*What type of computer should I get based on my [http://www.winona.edu/it/recommendations.asp major]?
 
 
*[[Student Laptop Distribution Training|Where can I review the information that was covered in the laptop distributions/exchanges?]]
 
*[[Student Laptop Distribution Training|Where can I review the information that was covered in the laptop distributions/exchanges?]]
 
*Can I get more information about the [[Laptop Sale|graduate buyout program]]?
 
*Can I get more information about the [[Laptop Sale|graduate buyout program]]?
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*[[Laptop Distribution vs Exchange]]
 
*[[Laptop Distribution vs Exchange]]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbZQnQvrUDU&list=UUF9Gu-Czhl1wK2e87QG3Cfw Mobile Device Agreement Video]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbZQnQvrUDU&list=UUF9Gu-Czhl1wK2e87QG3Cfw Mobile Device Agreement Video]
*Where can I find the actual [http://www.winona.edu/it/laptopagreement.asp Laptop Agreement]?
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*Where can I find the *[https://warriorspace.winona.edu/ProcessDirector/form.aspx?pid=cbc76cfa-e332-489a-a868-237dcf390893&formid=97fb1a41-9b66-4b9c-a748-03ad0723d05c&a=s Student WSU Technology Agreement]?
  
 
==Personal Information==
 
==Personal Information==
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==WSU eMail==
 
==WSU eMail==
 
*WSU eMail is through [[Microsoft Office 365]].
 
*WSU eMail is through [[Microsoft Office 365]].
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*[http://elearning.winona.edu/wiki/distributions/2018/MacOutlookDesktopApp.pdf Outlook Setup on Mac]
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*Full access via http://www.winona.edu/sky/
 
*The [[Outlook App]] is available and great to use on mobile devices.
 
*The [[Outlook App]] is available and great to use on mobile devices.
*How can I [[Reset WSU Password|reset my WSU password myself]]?
 
 
*Where can I find out more about [[Password (WSU)|my WSU password]]?
 
*Where can I find out more about [[Password (WSU)|my WSU password]]?
 
*What happens to my email when I [[Grad Student Technology Survival Guide|graduate]]?
 
*What happens to my email when I [[Grad Student Technology Survival Guide|graduate]]?
**Your email account will be active for one full semester from the time you graduate.  If you wish to keep it longer than that you need to call TSC Phone Support (507.457.5240) and ask for an extension.
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**As long as you actively use your account it will remain open.  Make sure your [[StarID]] is current.  If you experience issues with either your starID or accessing your email call the Technical Support Center at 507.457.5240
 
**[http://learn.winona.edu/WSU_Alumni_Email WSU Alumni Email]
 
**[http://learn.winona.edu/WSU_Alumni_Email WSU Alumni Email]
  
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Microsoft OneDrive is cloud storage space provided to WSU students through Microsoft Office 365.  You have 1 [[Terabyte]] (or 1000 [[gigabyte]]s) of space to store your documents, pictures, etc.
 
Microsoft OneDrive is cloud storage space provided to WSU students through Microsoft Office 365.  You have 1 [[Terabyte]] (or 1000 [[gigabyte]]s) of space to store your documents, pictures, etc.
 
*[[Microsoft OneDrive for Business]]
 
*[[Microsoft OneDrive for Business]]
*[[iCloud Keychain]]
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*[https://learn.winona.edu/Icloud_Keychain iCloud Keychain]
  
 
===Where can I find information about Microsoft Office 365 Services?===
 
===Where can I find information about Microsoft Office 365 Services?===
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==Software==
 
==Software==
*[[KeyServer| Installing software from the WSU network.]]
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*[[Managed Software Center|Mac]]
**[http://learn.winona.edu/Software_Additions_(Mac) Installing Software for Mac]
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*[[Software Center|PC]]
*[[Standard software suite| Standard Software Suite.]]
 
  
 
==Copyright Infringement==
 
==Copyright Infringement==
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==Where do I go if I have a technical question?==
 
==Where do I go if I have a technical question?==
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*You can get technical support in Somsen 207 or Library 105
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*[http://www.winona.edu/technology/tech-support.asp Information about the Technical Support Center]
 
*[http://www.winona.edu/technology/tech-support.asp Information about the Technical Support Center]
*What is the [[E-Warrior Digital Learning Center]]?
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*Information about the [[E-Warrior Digital Learning Commons]]
 
*What does [[Walk-In Support]] do?
 
*What does [[Walk-In Support]] do?
 
*What do I do if my laptop is [[Stolen or lost laptop|lost or stolen]]?
 
*What do I do if my laptop is [[Stolen or lost laptop|lost or stolen]]?
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==How can I make sure my computer data is safe?==
 
==How can I make sure my computer data is safe?==
*[http://learn.winona.edu/File_backup How do I back up my files?]
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*[https://learn.winona.edu/Backing_up_files_on_your_Mac How do I backup files on my mac?]  
*[[Cloud Storage | What online services can I use to back up my data?]]
 
  
 
==External Optical Drive==
 
==External Optical Drive==
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*Where can I find information about the [[StudentClubs]] or the [[StudentWebs]] servers?
 
*Where can I find information about the [[StudentClubs]] or the [[StudentWebs]] servers?
 
*Can I connect to the network off campus using a [[VPN]] client?
 
*Can I connect to the network off campus using a [[VPN]] client?
*How do I [[Software Additions (Mac)|install programs]] from the network?
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*How do I [[Managed Software Center|install programs]] from the network?
 
*Where can I [[On The Hub|purchase software]] from the university?
 
*Where can I [[On The Hub|purchase software]] from the university?
 
*Which [[WSU Password]] should I use for what?
 
*Which [[WSU Password]] should I use for what?
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*How should I go about [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226 cleaning my computer]?
 
*How should I go about [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226 cleaning my computer]?
 
*Where can I find more information about [http://www.apple.com/itunes/features/ iTunes]?
 
*Where can I find more information about [http://www.apple.com/itunes/features/ iTunes]?
*How do I remove a [https://support.apple.com/kb/PH13765?locale=en_US file/folder]?
 
 
*How do I rename a [http://osxdaily.com/2010/03/18/how-to-rename-a-file-or-folder-in-mac-os-x/ folder/file]?
 
*How do I rename a [http://osxdaily.com/2010/03/18/how-to-rename-a-file-or-folder-in-mac-os-x/ folder/file]?
 
*Where can I find general information about how to use [[Microsoft Word (Mac)|Microsoft Word]]?
 
*Where can I find general information about how to use [[Microsoft Word (Mac)|Microsoft Word]]?
*Where can I find general information about how to use [[PowerPoint (Mac)|Microsoft PowerPoint]]?
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This page is designed to give students more information on how to perform important tasks on a Mac that will be crucial to his or her time here at WSU.

Where can I find more information about the E-Warrior Digital Life and Learning Program?

One very important place to find helpful information is the Resources Tab on the Winona State website.

Helpful Setup Guides

https://learn.winona.edu/Student_Mobile_Device_Distribution_Support Helpful setup information that was provided during your laptop distribution session.]

Other Important Information

Mobile Devices and Agreements

Personal Information

  • My eHome
  • Student Safe Computing
  • I am a new student at WSU and was wondering how to get my D2L username and password, as well as my WSU email.
    • If you give our Phone Support line a call at 507-457-5240 (option 1) we can get you your network username and password. That set of credentials will get you onto our Network and let you into both D2L and WSU Email.

WSU eMail

Cloud File Storage

Microsoft OneDrive is cloud storage space provided to WSU students through Microsoft Office 365. You have 1 Terabyte (or 1000 gigabytes) of space to store your documents, pictures, etc.

Where can I find information about Microsoft Office 365 Services?

Software

Copyright Infringement

How do I use the printers on campus?

Where do I go if I have a technical question?

  • You can get technical support in Somsen 207 or Library 105

How can I make sure my computer data is safe?

External Optical Drive

Purchasing an external optical drive

Where can I find more information about the WSU network?

I have some basic questions about how to use my Mac?


Student Survival Guides