How to remove notifications in Google Chrome

If you are seeing pop-ups or notification messages when using Google Chrome, there may be a website that is sending you notifications. Follow these instructions to remove unwanted sites from sending notifications: In the top-right corner of Chrome, click on the Settings button (the button with three dots aligned vertically) Click " Settings" Scroll down to the section named "Privacy and Security" and click " Site Settings". Under the "Permissions" section, click " Notifications". Under the "Allow" section, look for any site listings that you would like to remove, and click the More Actions…

Why is my iClicker Status Light Blinking Red?

A blinking red light on an iClicker+ remote indicates that your vote has not been received by the iClicker receiver. The iClicker is not on the correct frequency iClicker+ remotes pair to receivers with a two letter frequency code. By default, this code is AA. To avoid interference between iClicker receivers in classrooms, some instructors use a different code. When you turn on your iClicker+, two green lights will flash corresponding to the frequency your iClicker+ is on. For example, if you turn on your iClicker+ and the green light next to A blinks twice, you're on frequency AA. If the…

How to find your MAC address on Game Consoles and Smart Devices

Game Console Instructions Playstation 4 In the main menu, go to Settings. Select System. Select System Information. When signing into SLU-Devices, you will need the Wi-Fi MAC Address. Playstation 5 In the PS5 menu, select Settings. Select Network. Select View Connection Status. The MAC Address will be listed next to MAC Address (Wi-Fi). Xbox One Go to My Games & Apps and Settings. If you are not signed into a profile, just go to Settings. Select Network. Select Advanced Settings. Scroll down and select Network Settings. Choose Wireless. Xbox Series X Go to the Settings page. Select Network…

How to find your MAC address on Computers, Phones, and Tablets

Overview Your device's MAC address is a unique address that allows a network to identify which device is which. If IT asks you for your MAC address, it is so that we can better identify your device on our network so we can help troubleshoot any internet issues you are experiencing. Instructions Windows Open the Command Prompt. Type in " ipconfig /all" (without the quotation marks) Press Enter. Scroll through the list until you find "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi" (if you need the Wi-Fi MAC address) or "Ethernet" (if you need the wired MAC address) The MAC address will be listed next to Physical…

How to Create and Edit Email Rules

Information Rules allow you to move, flag, and respond to email messages automatically. You can also use rules to play sounds, move messages to folders, or display new item alerts. Creating New Rules New Outlook for Windows Click the Settings icon in the top right. Click Mail. Click Rules. Under "Rules" click + Add new rules. Create your new rule; add a name, condition, and action. Click Save. Legacy Outlook for Windows Click the More Options button (the button with three dots at the top right of the screen). Under "Move and Delete", click Rules. Click Create Rules. Edit the conditions of the…

How to connect to the Guest Wifi network

Windows 10 On the bottom-right corner of the screen, click on the Wifi/Network icon on the taskbar. Click the guest network, then click Connect. An internet browser window will appear: enter in your name and your email address and click the box that says “I accept the terms of use”. Click Register. Click Log In. If a security window appears, click Continue. Mac On the top-right corner of the screen, on the tool bar, click on the Wifi icon. Select the guest network from the dropdown menu. An internet browser window will appear: enter in your name and your email address and click the box that…

How to change/reset your St. Lawrence Password

How to Reset your St. Lawrence Password You can change your password via the Microsoft reset page. New employees can also set their first password this way in order to access their account. Set or Reset Your Password If you receive an error or need assistance, please submit a service request by clicking the "Request Service" button on the right side of this page. You can also contact the ODY Service Desk at 315-229-5770. Password Guidelines Remember that a new password must meet the Password Guidelines: Must be a minimum of 16 characters. Cannot exceed maximum length of 128 characters Cannot…

WordPress Blog Introduction

Initial Setup Go to https://sites.stlawu.edu Follow the instructions for new users Choose a Site Name and Site Title Choose Privacy Settings Click Create Site Site Name This will be the portion of your site address that comes after sites.stlawu.edu/. It cannot contain spaces or other special characters. You cannot change the site name once you have created the site. Some site names may already be taken. Example: If your site name is mattsblog, your site address will be http://sites.stlawu.edu/mattsblog Site Title Your site title is the title that appears at the top of your site. This can…

How to change your SLU password on a University PC

Log into the PC with your SLU credentials Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys Click “Change a password” In the “Old Password” field, type your current password In the “New Password” and “Confirm New Password” fields, enter the desired new password. Click Ok Please note that this must be done on a University-owned Windows computer. It may take a few minutes for your password to update. If you are unable to sign in to any SLU services after you change your password, please wait a few minutes and try again. If that doesn’t work, contact the IT Help Desk.
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