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Category Archive: Tips and Tricks
By Evan Campbell
November 5, 2020 12:57 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Tips and Tricks
November 5, 2020 12:57 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Tips and Tricks
Microsoft has recently introduced a couple of tools in Microsoft 365 that are intended to help with organization and efficiency. These tools send daily emails to your CSU email address which some have found to be bothersome. This article will explain how to turn these emails off. MyAnalytics Navigate to https://portal.office.com. Choose the All Apps […]
Open Outlook and click the FILE tab in the top left corner Click on Account Settings Click Change Click More Settings Click Add Type in the exact name of the mail box including all underlines and dashes Don’t add @colostate.edu – Just the name of the mailbox Click OK Outlook will find the mailbox and […]
By Evan Campbell
August 20, 2020 3:21 pm MT
Posted in CNS Computer Lab, General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Tips and Tricks
August 20, 2020 3:21 pm MT
Posted in CNS Computer Lab, General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Tips and Tricks
Orient the document to the top left corner of the scanner Close the lid and push the button to the left of the light on front of scanner Select Windows Fax and Scan Application After the document is scanned it will be displayed in the app as “Image” Double click on “Image” to open it […]
If you have not already, you will need to request a Zoom license from RAMtech before setting up a CSU Zoom account. https://ramtech.colostate.edu/departmental/software/#zoom Navigate to https://zoom.us/ using your preferred browser Click on “Sign in” in the upper right corner of the window Input your firstname.lastname@colostate.edu email address Click on forgot your password Your CSU email […]
After uploading a video to Microsoft Stream you can use the permissions and sharing features to make the video available to a course of your choosing. You can access Microsoft Stream by logging into https://portal.office.com/ and selecting Stream from the list of apps. Navigate to the “My Content” drop down menu and select “Videos” Navigate […]
Storing and transferring files with Google Drive is a good solution for when the file size is too large for Onedrive to sync and share (over 15 gb). Navigate to mail.rams.colostate.edu Click on “Log in to Google Apps” link on top of page The next page will tell you that log in is not possible […]
By Ross Madden
November 12, 2019 9:35 am MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, The Cloud, Tips and Tricks
November 12, 2019 9:35 am MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, The Cloud, Tips and Tricks
Below are instructions for configuring RStor to provide access to others within CNS or at CSU. Please substitute your RStor folder/Group name everywhere you see “RStorGroup.” At first, only the original owners and members you have access to this folder. These were set in place when your RStor account and Group Share was created. Should you […]
By Ross Madden
October 16, 2019 10:58 am MT
Posted in Backups, General CNSIT, Tips and Tricks, Windows
October 16, 2019 10:58 am MT
Posted in Backups, General CNSIT, Tips and Tricks, Windows
You can back up your important folders (your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders) on your Windows PC with OneDrive PC folder backup, so they’re protected and available on other devices. Check out the following article for information on setting this up! There is now no excuse for not backing up these common file storage locations! […]
By Ross Madden
July 1, 2019 3:31 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, The Cloud, Tips and Tricks
July 1, 2019 3:31 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, The Cloud, Tips and Tricks
Managing the membership of a SharePoint Online site without the intervention of CNSIT Staff is another one of the great advantages that SharePoint has over some traditional network file sharing and collaboration services. In this article, SharePoint site owners will learn how to manage the memberships and permissions for their SharePoint online sites. This article […]
At some point it may be that changing your Microsoft Office theme and background color may prove beneficial or desired. Some people find that a darker background is easier on the eyes or you may find that it is just a more pleasing appearance. The directions below will help you change the look of your […]
