Technology | University of Iowa Summary. Utilizing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows users to connect to institutional computing services such as network drives and printers as if they were on location and physically connected to the network. Cisco AnyConnect is a popular VPN solution that’s used by many institutions including the University of Iowa. Using… Continue reading Printing to Enterprise Printers using Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client – University of Iowa
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Microsoft Windows Computer Imaging Creating a USB Bootable SCCM Drive
Technology Summary. Many large businesses and organizations use Microsoft SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) for imaging their computers and assisting with the administration, management, security, and inventory of computers. Typically, a bootable CD is created that allows a computer to connect over the network to a central server that provides system images. The image can… Continue reading Microsoft Windows Computer Imaging Creating a USB Bootable SCCM Drive
Windows Update Freezing, Not Running, or Not Completing
Technology Summary. It’s sometimes necessary to manually run Windows update in order to get updates to install. It’s not unusual to discover that a Windows computer set to install updates every night at 3AM has 50 or more updates just sitting in the queue to be installed. Perhaps there’s some simple answer or fix to… Continue reading Windows Update Freezing, Not Running, or Not Completing
Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld Buy Discount Shoes at Shoe Circus – Quality Shoes at Discount Prices Why Pay More – Windows Advertisement
Activism > Advertising Summary. The video below is an example of Microsoft’s attempt to create a humorous advertisement suitable for a viral marketing campaign. Advertisers are increasingly producing marketing campaigns that offer embedded humor. In this way, people will voluntarily share the ads with friends and colleagues. Other examples are the Vodafone India series of ads… Continue reading Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld Buy Discount Shoes at Shoe Circus – Quality Shoes at Discount Prices Why Pay More – Windows Advertisement
Solution for Symantec Endpoint Internet Security or Norton AntiVirus Slowing Down Apple or Windows Computer
Technology Summary. Users of Symantec (or Norton) antivirus software, such as Endpoint Security or Internet Security suite, on Apple or Windows computers may notice a slowness when trying to perform data intensive tasks, such as system backups. This can also be an issue with McAfee, Trend Micro, and Computer Associates software. Solutions are provided below… Continue reading Solution for Symantec Endpoint Internet Security or Norton AntiVirus Slowing Down Apple or Windows Computer
Computer Support Instructions for Using Windows Messenger to Request Remote Assistance
Technology Summary. Windows Messenger and the new Windows Live Messenger offer text and video chat as well as the ability to request remote assistance. This page describes the steps required to make that work. Apple Version. Note that Apple users wanting Messenger will be redirected to Mactopia where the Mac version is available. However, the remote… Continue reading Computer Support Instructions for Using Windows Messenger to Request Remote Assistance
Microsoft Windows Live Essentials Offers Messenger, Mail, Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Parental Controls, Internet Browser Toolbar, and SkyDrive Online Storage
Technology Summary. With the release of Windows 7, Microsoft has removed some essential software programs and utilities that has previously been included as part of a default installation. These are now bundled as a suite of applications called Windows Live Essentials available for free download and compatible with the Windows Live website. Included Applications. The following… Continue reading Microsoft Windows Live Essentials Offers Messenger, Mail, Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Parental Controls, Internet Browser Toolbar, and SkyDrive Online Storage