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”.
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