Windows Computers and Laptops

Work From Home Using OpenVPN

You can access district files and resources remotely by using OpenVPN on your district laptop.Read More about how to do that here:   Getting Started with OpenVPN.docx 104.58 KB

Password Guidelines

All passwords should meet or exceed the following guidelinesStrong passwords have the following characteristics:  Contain at least 12 alphanumeric characters (15+ will prevent the use of less secure hashing algorithms).  Contain both upper and lower case letters.  Contain at least one number (fo...

Accessing Network Drives

Attached is a document showing how to access your network drives. If you are remote, you will need to be connected to the VPN.   Accessing Network Drives.docx 117.25 KB

myWhiteboard Setup

To have myWhiteboard start automatically on logon, open up myWhiteboard. Click the gear icon to open settings in the upper right. If it opened as a toolbar first, click on the whiteboard logo at the top of the whiteboard. Then click the second gear icon, within the settings. Click the circle next...

Linking myWhiteboard with Google Drive and Classroom

1.    Sign in to http://www.myViewBoard.com.2.    Click your avatar, and select  FollowMe from the drop down.3.    Click Cloud Integration on the side panel.4.    On the Cloud Integration screen, click Bind on the Google service to integrate.            o   Google Drive            o   Google Clas...

Managing Saved Passwords in Chrome

Show, edit, delete, or export a password:     On your computer, open Chrome.     At the top right, click Profile and then Passwords.     Show: To the right of the website, click Show password Preview. If you lock your computer with a password, you'll be prompted to enter your computer password.  ...

Updating Your Computer

To check for updates, the easiest way to get there is to type in Update in the lower left search bar on your computer. Hit enter to open the update page. You can also get there by opening Settings and clicking Update and Security. Click the box that says Check for updates. You may also see a line...

Common Audio Issues

There are many different things that can go wrong with your devices audio.First, make sure the proper audio device is selected. In the lower right, click on the speaker icon. You will see a volume bar with a device name above it and an up arrow. If you're running your laptop speakers, it should r...

Changing to Microsoft Edge from Google Chrome

Making the change from Chrome to Edge allows you to sign into your Outlook email without having to verify your identity every time. Open ChromeMake sure you are signed in to your @masd.us account at the top right and sync is turned on. Open EdgeMake sure you are signed in to your @montoursville.k...

Windows 11 - What's New?

Most changes that you will notice after transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11 are visual changes. The core functionality of the Windows operating system has not changed. Most notably, the Start Menu has been simplified and moved from the left side of the taskbar to the middle. If you would ...

Windows 11: Managing Multiple Displays

When connecting your Windows 11 computer to multiple screens/monitors, you can choose whether to show the same content on all screens, or to use each screen independently. Right-click on the desktop and choose “Display Settings” from the menu to access the window shown below.  Click and drag t...

Apps

Work From Home Using OpenVPN

You can access district files and resources remotely by using OpenVPN on your district laptop.Read More about how to do that here:   Getting Started with OpenVPN.docx 104.58 KB

NWEA MAP Growth - General Information

Staff should bookmark these sites:            https://teach.mapnwea.org (testing administration and reporting site)           https://prolearning.nwea.org (for staff training)   MAP Help Center resources:            MAP Help Center, key-word searchable and in-line help           About MAP: Qui...

myWhiteboard Setup

To have myWhiteboard start automatically on logon, open up myWhiteboard. Click the gear icon to open settings in the upper right. If it opened as a toolbar first, click on the whiteboard logo at the top of the whiteboard. Then click the second gear icon, within the settings. Click the circle next...

Linking myWhiteboard with Google Drive and Classroom

1.    Sign in to http://www.myViewBoard.com.2.    Click your avatar, and select  FollowMe from the drop down.3.    Click Cloud Integration on the side panel.4.    On the Cloud Integration screen, click Bind on the Google service to integrate.            o   Google Drive            o   Google Clas...

Managing Saved Passwords in Chrome

Show, edit, delete, or export a password:     On your computer, open Chrome.     At the top right, click Profile and then Passwords.     Show: To the right of the website, click Show password Preview. If you lock your computer with a password, you'll be prompted to enter your computer password.  ...