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Wireless Changes

The College of Charleston wireless guest network is being redesigned! The new design will allow our guests to receive longer expiration timeouts and better bandwidth than before. With these changes, cofc-guest will require one of the following to gain access: Google account Facebook account SMS compatible cell phone Valid email address   Keep in mind, […]
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Microsoft OneDrive is Available

Would you like to be able to access your files from anywhere? You can access OneDrive anywhere that you have Internet access, so this is a great option if you need access to your files even when off campus. CofC Employees already have OneDrive, and it’s easy to use! Log into your CofC employee email […]
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How to Connect to a Network Printer

This article provides instructions for faculty and staff to connect to a CofC network printer. Students may visit the Student Computing Blog for assistance: http://blogs.charleston.edu/scs/printing/   First, please note that you must be connected to the CofC network in order to add or print to a network printer. WINDOWS 7 The most commonly used print servers are: \\poplar2 […]
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Office 365 Tip — Focused Inbox

WHAT IS FOCUSED INBOX? Focused Inbox provides two filtered views of your inbox: Focused and Other. Emails that matter most to you are viewed in the Focused tab while the rest remain easily accessible, but out of the way, in the Other tab. You’ll be informed about new emails appearing in the “Other” tab filtered […]
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How to Clear Browser Cache

Many web errors can be resolved simply by clearing your browser’s cache. Below, we have included the steps on how to do this for the most popular browsers used on campus: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Keyboard shortcut for Windows: CTRL+SHIFT+DEL INTERNET EXPLORER 1. Click TOOLS in the upper right corner of the browser […]
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Map a Network Drive

You may want to create a shortcut to any folders you frequently access. In Windows 7, you can do this by mapping the network drive. Here’s how: Click Start Click Computer Click Map Network Drive Select any drive letter that is not already in use. Type the folder path in the Folder field. If you […]
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Self Service: A New Feature Available for College of Charleston Mac Computers

Things have just gotten a little easier with the addition of a new application called Self Service. Have you found yourself having to repeatedly call the IT Helpdesk for assistance with getting rid of keychain prompts after changing your password? What about installing new printers that require special drivers? Or even removing old versions of […]
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Office 365 Tip – How to Create a Contact List

Do you find yourself frequently sending multiple emails to the same group of people? If so, this tip is for you! Save time by creating a contact list, also known as a distribution list. Once the contact list is created, you only have to enter the name of the contact list in the “To” field […]
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Office 365 Tip – How to Open a Group Mailbox

If you’re like me, you have access to mailboxes other than your own, but how do you access them in Office 365? Here are two easy ways: If you are already logged into your own account online, simply click your picture in the upper right corner, then select “Open another mailbox…” Type in the name […]
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How to Create a Secure and Memorable Password

  $ecure&M3m0raB!3_P^$$W0RD$ It’s that time that we all dread — time to change your password. Just like that, an otherwise perfectly good day becomes sour. Sure we all understand the need for a password, but most of us would never change our password if it wasn’t required. That’s because creating a new password and remembering […]
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