WSU Student Technology Survival Guide (PC)

Announcements and Updates Mac Users, Do Not Upgrade to Big Sur Quite Yet - Please do not upgrade to Big Sur until we can test and ensure access to WSU resources will not be interrupted by upgrading. 03-29-2021: Zoom Client Minor Update to 5.6.1 - This is a minor bugfix update. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client. 03-23-2021: Zoom Client Update to 5.6.0 - In addition to bug fixes, this release allows hosts to restrict session access to those signed in to Zoom using their StarID credentials. Users can also share the clipboard in remote control. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client. 03-18-2021: D2L Brightspace Upgraded to 20.21.03 The Brightspace Pulse mobile app sends push notifications to students two days before the due date or end date for upcoming quizzes and assignment folders. See student release notes. 03-07-2021: Zoom MacOS Client Minor Update to 5.5.5 - This is a minor bugfix released for macOS. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client. For older announcements and updates, check the News Archive.

Helpful Information Getting Started Videos The following resources highlight technology-related topics of special interest to Winona State students. Featured articles will change regularly. Getting Started Videos Printing How to add a printer to your Mac How to add a printer to your PC How to check your printing paper balance Zoom How to setup Zoom with SSO How to connect to a Zoom meeting Misc How to reset/change your StarID Your Purple Pass Account - Creating and Adding Money How to Embed Kaltura Videos in D2L] Quick Overview of the Outlook Calendar eWarrior Digital Life & Learning Program WSU's eWarrior Digital Life and Learning Program provides a powerful laptop, supported software, and full integration with all campus network services. Learn more about the WSU eWarrior Digital Life and Learning Program Student WSU Technology Agreement Learn more about laptop rental options Learn more about using personally-owned devices Current Minimum System Requirements: 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, 16GB RAM, 256GB hard drive, dedicated graphics card, two USB ports, web camera (internal or external), noise-canceling microphone (internal or external) 2020 HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook 2020 MacBook Pro Meet eWazoo eWazoo is a program at Winona State University focused on creating conversations and providing information about WSU eWarrior Program and technology. eWazoo has social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat. The accounts are updated regularly with posts aimed at engaging students in a two-way conversation about their devices and technology on campus. Be sure to watch for e-Wazoo! Find Printing Services Printing services are available for all WSU students on both the Winona and Rochester campuses, whether you are using a personally-owned or WSU computer. Overview of campus printing services How to print to networked printers while on campus Frequently asked questions about campus printing Commonly Asked Questions Where can I find info on the current laptop models? Can I switch platforms if I'm not due for an exchange? Where can I review the information that was covered in the laptop distributions/exchanges? Information on the Graduate Laptop Sale How do I install programs on a Mac from the network? How do I install software on a PC from the network?? Where can I purchase software from the university? Which WSU Password should I use for what? How do I check my printing paper balance? Host Your Own Zoom Meetings All graduate students can activate their Minnesota State Zoom Pro host license and host their own Zoom meetings. How to activate your Minnesota State Zoom Pro host account How to use your Zoom personal meeting How to schedule a Zoom meeting How to edit Zoom meeting settings How to invite people to a Zoom meeting How to prevent Zoom-bombing New to WSU? The following resources help WSU students get started and find the support they need. If you think a topic should be included on this page please let us know. You can email us at DLC@winona.edu. Your StarID and Password All Winona State students, faculty, and staff have a unique StarID username and password used to access online resources and services. What's your StarID username and password? How to reset your StarID password Visit the Minnesota State StarID Self Service website Your WSU Email Winona State uses Microsoft 365 and Outlook to deliver campus email services. Quick Overview of the Outlook Calendar How to check your WSU email using a web browser How to change your primary campus email address How to configure multi-factor authentication for enhanced security How to install Outlook on your personally-owned computer How to install the Outlook app on a phone or tablet Frequently asked questions about Microsoft 365 Visit your Microsoft 365 web dashboard Microsoft 365 and Cloud Storage Microsoft OneDrive is cloud storage space provided to WSU students through Microsoft Office 365. You have 1 Terabyte of space to store your documents, pictures, etc. Microsoft OneDrive Learn about Microsoft 365 Quick Overview of the Outlook Calendar Your D2L Brightspace Courses Many of your instructors use our D2L Brightspace online learning management system to provide students with access to course materials, resources, and activities. How to sign in to D2L Brightspace Finding your courses in D2L Brightspace Visit D2L Brightspace Attending Zoom Meetings Many of your instructors use our Zoom Pro video conferencing service to support online class meetings. How to install the Zoom client How to sign in to Zoom using your StarID How to join a Zoom meeting as a participant Video conferencing tips and tricks Join a Zoom test meeting Need Help? If you need any support, the following teams are ready to assist you: Technical Support Center (e.g., login problems, hardware issues) Call 507-457-5240 Visit Somsen 207 (Winona) or GL 118 (Rochester) Email: techsupport@winona.edu Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 pm Digital Learning Commons (e.g., software and service questions) Call 507-457-5240 Visit Krueger Library Digital Learning Commons (Winona) or GL 118 (Rochester) Zoom: Meeting link available on D2L homepage Email: techsupport@winona.edu Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Zoom only), Sunday 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survival Guides WSU Student Technology Survival Guide (Mac) WSU Student Technology Survival Guide (PC) Student Technology Survival Guide (iPad) WSU Graduate Student Technology Guide