Install Mathematica

Overview Mathematica is available for students to install on their personal computers. Their access will end when they graduate or leave the University. The current version of Mathematica will also be available to students in any of the public computer labs. Windows Installation Connect to the N drive Navigate to N:\Menu\SLU Network Menu\Software for Courses\Physics\Mathematica Right click the Mathematica12.1WindowsInstall shortcut and choose Run as Administrator There will be a delay as the program downloads, the Mathematica installer is approximately 3.5 GB When Wolfram Mathematica Setup…

Import and Export WordPress Site

This article explains how to export your WordPress site as an .xml file. This is useful for faculty, staff and students who are leaving the University and want to take the content of their site to archive or transfer to another site. Export Log in to your existing site Hover over My Sites and select the site you want to export Click Tools Click Export Choose what to export and click Download Export File You can backup this .xml file for safe-keeping or import it to another site. Import Create a new site Hover over My Sites and select the site you want to import data to Click Tools Click Import…

How to use an OTP Token for Multifactor Authentication

Use an OTP Token for Authentication Poster Follow the poster's instructions for using a token for authentication. For the accessible written format, scroll down to " Instructions." Instructions When signing into a St. Lawrence web page, sign in with your email address and password. If prompted to approve a sign-in request, click I can't use my Microsoft Authenticator app right now. Click Approve a request on my Microsoft Authenticator app. ​​​​​​​ On your OTP token, press the power button. You will see a 6-digit code appear on the screen of the OTP token. Enter the 6-digit code into the box…

How to tell if your computer has malware

Common Symptoms of Malware There are many problems that your device may experience due to being infected with malware. Below you will find some common symptoms. Pop-up ads and windows - Often, infected computers will start displaying pop-up messages. Many even indicate that your computer is infected and to "Click Here" for help. Do not click on these types of pop-ups as this is usually a scam trying to get you to purchase fake software to clean your computer. Your browser homepage has changed and you did not change it - Many types of malware will either redirect your web browser or set the…

How to sign into a University Phone

Instructions If the phone is unplugged, plug the phone into the ethernet jack on the wall. Wait for the login option to appear. If necessary, press the button underneath "Sign In" for phones without a touch screen, or tap directly on the "Sign In" button if your phone has a touch screen. Press the 2 button for Pin Authentication. Next to "Extension", enter your extension. For "PIN", enter 229 followed by your extension. On touch screen phones, you may need to tap on the word PIN in order to type in the PIN section. Press the Sign In button. Wait for the phone to sign in. If you have a touch…

How to Share Files with OneDrive (Windows)

Overview How to share files from OneDrive (Windows) Instructions Save the file you would like to share to your OneDrive folder. Open your OneDrive folder in Windows Explorer. Right click the chosen file and click "Share". Choose who you would like to have access by clicking “Anyone with the link” and selecting your preferred security setting. Enter the email addresses of the people with whom you would like to share the document. Click Send

How to setup Python for Computer Science Classes

Overview The following instructions have been written by Kevin Angstadt and are up to date as of September 2024. Follow these steps carefully to duplicate the classroom programming environment on your personal computer. If you run into trouble, please contact the IT Help Desk. Instructions Windows Instructions Set up OneDrive: Follow these instructions to set up OneDrive on your computer. You will be saving all of your Python files on OneDrive to avoid losing all your work if your computer breaks during the semester. (This has happened every semester I've taught 140!) Get the Python…

Sign into Skype for Business on Mobile Devices

Instructions Open Skype for Business. Tap Organization sign in address and enter your St. Lawrence email address. Tap Advanced Options. In the  Username  field, enter  stlawu  followed by a backslash (\) and your St. Lawrence username. Example: stlawu.local\aperson Close the Advanced Options to return to the main sign-in screen. Tap on the blue arrow. Enter your St. Lawrence password. Tap Sign in.  If asked for a phone number, your mobile number will be filled in by default. Replace the number with your St. Lawrence issued phone number. Additional Information The sign in process for Skype for…

Sign-in Error 0x0 on Office for Mac

Instructions Quit and Uninstall all Office 365 applications. Drag all Office Applications to the trash from your LaunchPad or the Applications folder within Finder. This includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, and Outlook. Empty your Trash. Restart your computer. Navigate to: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-to-remove-office-license-files-on-a-mac-b032c0f6-a431-4dad-83a9-6b727c03b193 Download the license removal tool from the URL above and run the downloaded file. Follow the installation prompts. Restart your computer. Navigate to: http://portal.office.com Enter your…

How to Set Up the Microsoft Remote Desktop App on your Smart Devices

iOS Instructions From the App Store, download the Remote Desktop Mobile app and open it. If prompted to allow the app to connect to Bluetooth, Mic, and Camera, tap Continue, then tap Ok on all three prompts. On the top right of the screen, tap the + button. Tap Add Workspace. In the Email or Workspace URL field, enter your SLU email address. Wait until you see "https://remote.stlawu.edu" appear underneath "Workspace URL", then tap Next. Enter your SLU email address and password, then tap Next. Android Instructions From the Google Play Store, download the Remote Desktop app and open it. When…
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