How-to resources

A wide range of 'how-to' articles have been created to support staff in their use of supported software.

Further tools and information can be found at: 

  • Microsoft Office training centre (opens in a new window) offers free online training and support in the Microsoft suite of programs
  • MyIT website (opens in a new window) offers IT related knowledge articles (MyIT icon is also located on your desktop)
  • TRIM training articles are available on the RAMS website (opens in a new window)
  • Western Sydney University staff have access to Lynda.com, a free online training library

To access the 'how-to' resources, all the resources are listed below (more than one page) or simply choose an individual topic from the drop down list below and press Submit.

Browse resources by topic area:

University systems and procedures

Work Health and Safety tips and tricks (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - A simple exercise to reduce eye fatigue, for staff who look at a screen for long periods of time.

Websites and internet systems

A guide to online netiquette (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - In computer-based discussions, it is important to observe everyday courtesies.
An introduction to using Trello (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Trello is a free web-based project management application made by Fog Creek Software.
An overview of Cloud Computing (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Computer software and data had to previously be stored on your computer or a local server. Now they can be stored in “the Cloud”.
CloudStor, Dropbox and SkyDrive.docx (MS Word Document 793.9 KB) (opens in a new window) - CloudStor,_Dropbox_and_SkyDrive.docx
Google Docs and Google Drive (PDF, 445 KB) (PDF File 445.3 KB) (opens in a new window) - A starting off point for using the Google features.
HTML in vUWS (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - A blank page, similar to a basic word processor, where you can add text, pictures and links.
Keyboard Shortcuts in Internet Explorer (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Here are some more shortcuts to help you save time.
Using html to modify Edit+ (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - You can use the html code to modify a webpage in the Edit+ interface.

Windows

Close Windows shortcut (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Windows 7, Vista and XP offer a desktop shortcut to log off or shut down Windows.
Copying file pathnames (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - How to create a path-name (link) to allow the recipient to open a file quickly without searching.
Creating Links to multiple files in a folder (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Instructions for creating hyperlinked lists of files in specific folders, or in Excel or Word.
Hidden Desktop Folders (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - This will show you how to create and use folders hidden on you desktop.
Lost files and folders in Windows (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - If you have lost or accidentally deleted a file or folder there may be a solution.
Related Links (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Related Links
Renaming multiple files in Windows (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - For when multiple files need to be assigned the same name.
Screen Capture (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Here are four ways to do a Screen Capture (Dump).
Shortcuts in Windows (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Ever wonder what the "Windows" button was for on the Keyboard?
Windows Taskbar (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Using the Icons on your Taskbar.
Using two monitors in Windows 7 (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - How to set up two monitors in Windows 7.
Window Key Shortcuts (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Ever wondered what the "Windows" button is used for.
Windows Calculator (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Windows calculator allows you to do more than just simple calculations.

iPad

iPad help and support (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - This document shows a list of places within UWS to get help for your iPad.
Related Links (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - Related Links
Smartphone Theft Alert (Standard Page ) (opens in a new window) - This is one example of a security app for your smartphone

 

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