Tuesday Tech Tips
April 5, 2022
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Important - Make sure your Chrome Browser is updated.
Recently Google has advised Chrome users to update the web browser to the latest version in order to avoid being targeted by cybercriminals.
It is important to make sure your Chrome Browser is updated to the latest version.
Get a Chrome update when available
Normally updates happen in the background when you close and reopen your computer's browser. But if you haven't closed your browser in a while, you might see a pending update:
On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, look at More .
If an update is pending, the icon will be colored:
Green: An update was released less than 2 days ago.
Orange: An update was released about 4 days ago.
Red: An update was released at least a week ago.
To update Google Chrome:
On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, click More.
Click Help About Google Chrome.
Click Update Google Chrome.
Important: If you can't find this button, you're on the latest version.
Click Relaunch.
The browser saves your opened tabs and windows and reopens them automatically when it restarts. Your Incognito windows won't reopen when Chrome restarts. If you'd prefer not to restart right away, click Not now. The next time you restart your browser, the update will be applied.
April is Math Awareness Month
Google Applied Digital Skills Resources
We are excited to share our new Math Collection in time to celebrate Math Awareness Month this April! Students use project-based learning to explore math topics such as probability, percentages, and fractions. These lessons teach students the basics of organizing data sets and using formulas in Google Sheets.
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Help Desk FAQs:
How do I set up Parallels for the first time?
Setting up Parallels for the first time
How do I set up Virtual Time Clock (VTC) for the first time?
Setting up VTC for the first time
Connecting to the projector wirelessly using EasyMP for the first time
Wirelessly connecting to the projector for the first time
When I use wireless to connect to the projector, I only see my background image. What do I have to do to make my desktop show up on the projector screen?
Fixing blank desktop via EasyMP
How do I mirror my desktop when connected using HDMI?
Tips from the Tech Coaches
Amy
Poetry Resources
April is poetry month, the Poetry Foundation has great resources for teaching. Find out about your favorite poem and the history behind it.
Connie
WHAT IS AN EXOPLANET? You can use this video to interest and engage your STEM students and provide them with information about potential careers.
Myra
Originality Reports are Now Available for Google Slides
You can now use originality reports on Google Slides files, which were previously only available for Google Docs. Learn more.
Ted
Did you know that you can go pageless in Google Docs? Go to File>Page Setup and select Pageless. This is great when you don't have to print documents or need page breaks!