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Update your "Computer"

11/10/2020

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PC's

Part A - Windows update
  1. Click on the Windows icon in the bottom left and start typing updates. "Check for Updates"* should pop up. Hit "enter."
  2. Click on the "Check for updates" box (no image)
  3. Each machine will be a little different depending on when you last got updates. Generally they come out Every Tuesday!
  4. Restart when or if it tells you to.
  5. Run updates again. And again until it says you are up to date.
​*You could also go to "Windows Settings" and click "Update & Security". There are many ways to get there.

Chromebooks

This includes Chrome on a PC!
  1. Click the 3 dots by your name.
  2. Click on "Help"
  3. Click on "About Google Chrome"

    ​It will then say what version of Chrome you are using and if there is an update.  Different devices can only run certain versions of the software so I cannot tell you what the latest version of chrome is. Wikipedia can
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  4. You should also remove your user and re-login to the device.

Powerwash it

Click here for steps to PowerWash a Chromebook. 
(You'll need to view them on a different device.)

 Part B - Update GSD "stuff"
  1. Click the Windows Icon. Click All Apps.
  2. Scroll Down to the I's and click "Ivanti Management"
  3. Click “Security Scan”. 
  4. Lock your computer. (Windows key L)
  5. Go home! ;)  ​Or do something else while the updates run...
Do the same steps AGAIN... Yes, twice (at least) until it says you are up to date.   However it may be best to have us re-provision your computer.  After a re-provision though we still run updates!
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New Computer?

10/27/2020

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If you are getting a new computer or getting re-provisoned

This is a good time to clean up your files and desktop.  When you open "This PC"  you will notice a cloud icon next to Documents, Desktop, and Pictures.  Those 3 folders are synced to your online, OneDrive account.  Meaning those 3 folders are accessible from anywhere online.  Including a smart phone with the OneDrive app. 

You <in theory> won't loose anything stored in those 3 folders!


You will loose

Outlook items

"Bookmarks" (Chrome, IE, Firefox)

  • Non saved contacts*
  • Signature file* (easy to re-create)
  • Probably other <non-important> items!

I am not sure why but outlook does NOT sync those items.  

IE Favorites
Google bookmarks (If you are NOT logged in)
(Does anyone use Firefox anymore? Export them.)

Options. (see videos below)
Be logged into Chrome. Not Drive. Chrome.
Export your IE favorites

Chrome Bookmarks

IE Favorites


In summary

  • Documents, Desktop, and Pictures are all backed up to the cloud. Save All documents to those folders.
  • IE favorites are NOT saved and must be exported.
  • Save email addresses as a Contact
  • Google Bookmarks ARE saved IF you are logged in to CHROME.
  • Export your IE fav's. Only if you have enough to worry about.
  • You do not need to delete anything.
  • Know what printers or other specific to you, software you need.
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Chrome vs. Drive

8/5/2020

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Google Drive and Chrome are different things to log in to!

Google Drive

 Is a website that stores files. Go to Google.com and sign in.  You can sign in using different browsers or apps.
Accesses.
  • Documents
  • G-mail
  • All other Apps

Chrome

Is software that can store specific and personal information. Go to settings/people.  Use "Manage People" to log in with a second profile
Accesses
  • Browser settings
  • Bookmarks
  • Extensions/Tools
  • Personal Settings (auto fill)
  • Open pages (History) on other devices.

Thoughts!

  • Logging in to a Chromebook logs in you in to BOTH Google Drive AND Chrome.
  • You CAN log in to TWO windows of Chrome (and Drive) with different accounts. No need to log out of one account to access another.
  • You CAN log in to Chrome (or Drive) with a personal account on a school Chomebook AFTER you log in to the Chromebook with your GSD account.  But you cannot log in to the Device.
  • You can easily confuse yourself if you are logged in twice to different browsers!
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Updating your stuff

8/5/2020

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PC's

Chromebooks (and Chrome)

 Part A - Windows update
  1. Click on the Windows icon (#1 below) and start typing u-p- d-a... (updates) "Check for Updates" should pop up. 
  2. Click on the "Check for updates" box
  3. Restart when or if it tells you to.
  1. Click the 3 dots by your name.
  2. Click on "Help"
  3. Click on "About Google Chrome"
​It will then say what version of Chrome you are using and if there is an update.  Different devices can only run certain versions of the software so I cannot tell you the latest version.
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Part B - Update GSD "stuff"
  1. Click the Windows Icon. Click All Apps.
  2. Scroll Down to the I's and click "Ivanti Management"
  3. Click “Security Scan”. 
  4. Lock your computer. (Windows key L)
  5. Go home! ;)  ​Or do something else while the updates run...
However it may be best to have us re-provision your computer.

Other software

Normally you can check for updates in any software under a "Help" or "About" tab (or menu).  It all depends on which software you are using.  Perhaps it is settings as well and when the software starts there is a message that tells you there is an update.  You can turn that off (or on) by checking some box in settings (preferences) for that software.
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Clearing the Cache

7/15/2020

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Steps to go with pics!
  1. Top right click the 3 dots
  2. Click on Settings
  3. Search for "Cache"
  4. Click on "Cache"
  5. Be sure the boxes are checked (feel free to click the advanced tab and see your other options)
  6. Click the "Clear data" button.
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