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{{Survival Guide|Audience=Student}}
 
{{Survival Guide|Audience=Student}}
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.  
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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]]?==
 
==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 website.=====
 
=====One very important place to find helpful information is the [https://learn.winona.edu/Resources_Tab Resources Tab] on the Winona State website.=====
  
===Helpful Setup Guides===
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===Student Laptop Distribution Support===
* **[http://elearning.winona.edu/wiki/Distributions/2018/HandoutPacket.pdf Click here to '''view/download the help document handout packet''' that you received during your laptop distribution.  You can view these separately below.]
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[https://learn.winona.edu/Student_Mobile_Device_Distribution_Support Helpful setup information that was provided during your laptop distribution session.]
**[http://elearning.winona.edu/wiki/Distributions/2018/HandOuts/InstallingNetApps.pdf Installing Network Apps PDF]
 
**[http://elearning.winona.edu/wiki/Distributions/2018/HandOuts/NeedToKnow2018 Need to Know.pdf Information Sheet PDF]
 
**[http://elearning.winona.edu/wiki/Distributions/2018/HandOuts/outlook_iOS_and_Android.pdf Installing Outlook on Android and iPhone PDF]
 
**[http://elearning.winona.edu/wiki/Distributions/2018/HandOuts/PrintingHandout.pdf Installing Printers on Mac and PC PDF]
 
**[http://elearning.winona.edu/wiki/Distributions/2018/HandOuts/WSU_Connect.pdf Installing WSU Connect on your phone PDF]
 
 
 
===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/E-Wazoo What is e-Wazoo?]
 
*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?]
 
*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?]]
 
*Can I get more information about the [[Laptop Sale|graduate buyout program]]?
 
*[http://www.winona.edu/technology/campus-devices.asp?i=7 Can I rent a laptop or other equipment?]
 
*[[Exchanging Your WSU Laptop]]
 
*[[Connecting Wireless Media Devices to the Warrior Network]]
 
  
 
==Mobile Devices and Agreements==
 
==Mobile Devices and Agreements==
 
*[[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==
*[http://learn.winona.edu/WSU_eHome My eHome]
 
 
*[[Student Safe Computing]]
 
*[[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.
 
*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 [https://www.winona.edu/it/tsc.asp 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 for students|D2L]] and [[WSU Email]].
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**If you give our [https://www.winona.edu/it/tsc.asp 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 for students|D2L]] and [[WSU Email]].
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==Zoom Info==
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*[https://winonalearn.mywikis.net/Zoom Learn about Zoom]
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*[https://winonalearn.mywikis.net/Activate_your_Minnesota_State_Zoom_Pro_host_account Signing into Zoom Correctly]
  
 
==WSU eMail==
 
==WSU eMail==
*WSU eMail is through [[Microsoft Office 365]].
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*WSU eMail is through [[Microsoft Office 365]].  You can get to the web version from the Winona State Website.
*[http://elearning.winona.edu/wiki/distributions/2018/MacOutlookDesktopApp.pdf Outlook Setup on Mac]
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[[File:WebEmail.jpg|500px]]
*Full access via http://www.winona.edu/sky/
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*[https://learn.winona.edu/Student_Laptop_Distribution_Support Desktop setup documentation can be found here]
 
*The [[Outlook App]] is available and great to use on mobile devices.
 
*The [[Outlook App]] is available and great to use on mobile devices.
*Where can I find out more about [[Password (WSU)|my WSU password]]?
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*Where can I find out more about [[StarID|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]
  
 
==Cloud File Storage==
 
==Cloud File Storage==
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.
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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.
 
*[[Microsoft OneDrive for Business]]
 
*[[Microsoft OneDrive for Business]]
*[https://learn.winona.edu/Icloud_Keychain iCloud Keychain]
 
  
===Where can I find information about Microsoft Office 365 Services?===
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==D2L Info==
*What is [[Microsoft Office 365]]?
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[https://winonalearn.mywikis.net/D2L_for_students D2L for Students]
*How do I use this to set up [[Setting up Microsoft Outlook Live-WSU MacBookPro '10 or '11|Outlook]]?
 
*Can I set email on my [[Mobile devices/Android Microsoft Live Setup for WSU Email Account|Android]],or [[Mobile devices/Apple iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad Microsoft Live Setup for WSU Email Account|Apple mobile device]]?
 
  
 
==Software==
 
==Software==
**[http://learn.winona.edu/Software_Additions_(Mac) Installing Software for Mac]
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*[[Managed Software Center|Mac]]
*[[Standard software suite| Standard Software Suite.]]
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*[[Software Center|PC]]
  
 
==Copyright Infringement==
 
==Copyright Infringement==
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==How do I use the printers on campus?==
 
==How do I use the printers on campus?==
*[https://learn.winona.edu/Printing Printing]
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* You can find printing information at [[FollowMePrint]].
 
*Where can I find the student [[Printing/Student Printing Policy|printing policy]]?
 
*Where can I find the student [[Printing/Student Printing Policy|printing policy]]?
*How does [[Web based printing]] work?
 
  
 
==Where do I go if I have a technical question?==
 
==Where do I go if I have a technical question?==
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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]
*Information about the [[E-Warrior Digital Learning Commons]]
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*[https://www.winona.edu/technology/students.asp Information about the eWarrior  Digital Learning Program]
 
*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]]?
 
*Is there somewhere I can get help [[Main Page|online]]?
 
*Is there somewhere I can get help [[Main Page|online]]?
 
==How can I make sure my computer data is safe?==
 
*[https://learn.winona.edu/Backing_up_files_on_your_Mac How do I backup files on my mac?]
 
  
 
==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?
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*Which [[StarID|WSU Password]] should I use for what?
  
 
==I have some basic questions about how to use my Mac?==
 
==I have some basic questions about how to use my Mac?==
 
*I'm new to Mac and I'm used to PC, what are some [[OS Switch (PC to Mac and back)|similarities]]?
 
*I'm new to Mac and I'm used to PC, what are some [[OS Switch (PC to Mac and back)|similarities]]?
*Does [[Apple]] have a general [http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/tour/ walkthrough]?
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*Does Apple have a general [http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/tour/ walkthrough]?
 
*How do I take a [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361 screenshot]?
 
*How do I take a [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361 screenshot]?
 
*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 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]]?
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*Where can I find general information about how to use Microsoft Word?
*Where can I find general information about how to use [[PowerPoint (Mac)|Microsoft PowerPoint]]?
 
  
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===Other Important Information===
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*[http://learn.winona.edu/Receiving_your_laptop_and_tablet Receiving your laptop and tablet]
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*[http://learn.winona.edu/E-Wazoo What is e-Wazoo?]
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*Can I [[Laptop Switch|switch platforms]] if I'm not due for an exchange?
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*[https://www.winona.edu/technology/campus-devices.asp Where can I find info on the current laptop models?]
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*[https://winonalearn.mywikis.net/Student_Laptop_Distribution_Support Where can I review the information that was covered in the laptop distributions/exchanges?]
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*Can I get more information about the [[Laptop Sale|graduate buyout program]]?
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*[http://www.winona.edu/technology/campus-devices.asp?i=7 Can I rent a laptop or other equipment?]
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*[[Exchanging Your WSU Laptop]]
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*[[Connecting Wireless Media Devices to the Warrior Network]]
  
 
===[http://learn.winona.edu/WSU_Student_Survival_Guides Student Survival Guides]===
 
===[http://learn.winona.edu/WSU_Student_Survival_Guides Student Survival Guides]===

Latest revision as of 13:03, 17 July 2023

Student Survival Guide
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This article is part of the

Student Survival Guide Series

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.

Student Laptop Distribution Support

Helpful setup information that was provided during your laptop distribution session.

Mobile Devices and Agreements

Personal Information

  • 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.

Zoom Info

WSU eMail

  • WSU eMail is through Microsoft Office 365. You can get to the web version from the Winona State Website.

WebEmail.jpg


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.

D2L Info

D2L for Students

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

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?

Other Important Information

Student Survival Guides