Tuesday Tech Tips
March 29, 2022
Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos
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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.
March is Woman History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. https://womenshistorymonth.gov/
Women's History Month Digital Resources:
Techlearning.com lessons and resources are an excellent way to investigate and understand women as changemakers, activists, and heroines - Click for more
Useful Mac Tips & Tricks:
Each month we will share a few Mac tips and tricks
Tip #1 Preview files and media quickly
To preview a file, highlight it and then press the space bar. This will provide you with a short preview of the file without requiring you to open it.
Tip #2 Command + Q to quit any window instantly
To quickly close open programs on your Mac, press Command + Q.
Tip #3 Spotlight Search extra functions
Spotlight can do all sorts of things, from locating files to answering basic questions to solving math problems.
Hold Command + Space Bar to open Spotlight Search.
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
The 5 Competencies of Digital Citizenship
ISTE's CEO is putting a positive spin on how to teach and promote Digital Citizenship. Learn more here...
Connie
Experts: Conversation improves students' capacity to learn. Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros explain why we need to be consciously intentional with our words. Learn more.
Myra
Better privacy when screen sharing with muted web notifications
Now when you’re sharing your screen, Chrome will automatically hide the content of web pop-up notifications. This includes notifications from Google Chat, email notifications, and other third party websites. | Learn more.
Ted
Did you know that you can now schedule assignments to different Google Classrooms at the same time? You can also have different due dates for these assignments for each class but set them all at once! Enjoy!