Tips 'n Trix
Here is the library of our Tips 'n Trix emails.
Online Meeting Tips
As with any online meeting, prepare your host environment for an optimal participant experience – especially for your students:LightingMinimize backlighting (open curtains, bright lights, etc behind you). The more your face is lighted, the better the image quality and your participants will see y...
Your Internet Speed
If you wonder how fast (or slow) your internet speed really is, go to https://www.speedtest.net/.You will see 3 main values:Ping (AKA latency – lower is better)Download speed (higher is better)Upload speed (higher is better)Want to know more? You can find a glossary of terms here: https://www.spe...
Tech Support
For all tech support/helpdesk needs, please open a new Mojo Helpdesk ticket - one issue per ticket.Thanks!
Zoom Like a Boss
Because Zoom has, in many areas, become the de facto standard for virtual meetings, we want you to be comfortable with it when called upon to use it.I'll be hosting online Zoom training Monday afternoon (4/14, 2:00) after we "return" from Spring Break.Here's a sneak preview of the Zoom training c...
Removing Unwanted Email Addresses
Open the Contacts Manager by opening a new tab and typing in contacts.google.com or by selecting Contacts from the Apps launcher (the 3 x 3 dots icon) at the top right Find the contact you want to delete Hover over that contact Click on snowman (3 vertical dots) on right end of listing (more acti...
Growing Helpdesk Knowledgebase
New content is being added to our Mojo Helpdesk Knowledgebase, including walkthroughs, videos, user guides, and other Tech tidbits:https://cersd.mojohelpdesk.com/Stay tuned!
Password Requirements
Password must not contain the user's account name or more than two consecutive characters from the user's full name.Password must be six or more characters long.Password must contain characters from three of the following four categories: Uppercase characters A-Z (Latin alphabet) Lowercase chara...
Making the Connection Connection
Here is a handy chart, identifying common computer connections (video, USB, network, etc), attached.
Setting Default Windows Apps
https://youtu.be/X03bU1Vy1jw
Spoofing and Phishing and Spam – OH MY!
Sometimes we receive email that we think is from a familiar/safe sender – or is it? It's easy to determine the legitimacy of senders/email by asking yourself a few questions. Below is an example of an email message that spoofed Lara GB's identity in order to lure you to take action (reply, clic...
(Calendar Invites) MARCO…
…POLO!When setting up a Google Calendar meeting, there is a quick and easy way to discover all invitees'/guests' availability at once, without having to ask them outright.*In your calendar invite, below the Guests list, click on "SUGGESTED TIMES"Google Calendar will check all guests' calendars to...
Managing Your Google Groups
Google (email) Groups are built with their constituent (sub)groups and a small number of individuals (the fewer the better). Those constituent (sub)groups are made up of individual members.One example: All CERSD (top level) ES Staff ES Certificated ES teachers, other certificated employees ...
Scamornot?
Got this in email over the weekend, THIS IS A SCAM!:Officer Larry MconnorHead Officer-in-Charge Administrative Service Inspection Unit, Hot Springs Airport MONTANA E-mail: info11office@daum.netI am Mr. Larry Mconnor, Head Officer-in-Charge, Administrative Service Inspection Unit United Nations In...
Search Google LIKE A BOSS!
How many times have you gotten more than you wanted from a Google search - or less? Adding a few simple things to your search terms will help you efficiently get the results you want. The below link takes you to two different ways to conduct advanced searches for focused results: Left side: me...