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  • Find a Computer Name

    It may be necessary to find the name of your computer when accessing services such as Code 42 (CrashPlan) - follow the directions below: Windows 10 R...

    Last modified on Tue, Jan 18, 2022 11:13 AM

  • Clear browser cache in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari

    Firefox In Firefox, click the menu button  and Select Settings. Select the Privacy & Security panel. In the Cookies and Site Data section, ...

    Last modified on Fri, Jan 26, 2024 1:00 PM

  • How to toggle projection settings (Windows 10)

    Follow these instructions after you connect your Windows 10 laptop to a projector or second monitor at your desk. Press and hold the "Windows Key...

    Last modified on Wed, Jul 24, 2019 9:52 AM

  • Central Computer Management

    What does central computer management mean? Centrally managing computers means Information Systems can secure and backup your device. Wake Forest Universi...

    Last modified on Tue, Jan 18, 2022 11:14 AM

  • Unsupported Operating Systems

    Microsoft has discontinued extended support of Windows 7 - PCs running Windows 7 are no longer receiving functionality and security updates.  Versions of ...

    Last modified on Wed, May 12, 2021 4:13 PM

  • How to update your Chrome browser

    macOS In the menu bar, click on Chrome and then About Google Chrome. If there is an update available, it will automatically start downloading. On...

    Last modified on Wed, Mar 1, 2023 9:55 AM

  • Sync your browser's bookmarks, settings, and passwords

    If you would like to have your browser's bookmarks, settings, and passwords synced so that they are easily accessible on another computer (especially wh...

    Last modified on Mon, May 1, 2023 10:13 AM

  • Uninstalling Cisco Socket Filter on macOS

    There has been an identified issue related to the Cisco AnyConnect Socket Filter application and macOS Ventura. While we do not need the Cisco Socket Filter...

    Last modified on Wed, Nov 1, 2023 5:37 AM

  • How to redeem your Wake Forest Technology Grant

    Some students are eligible for a Technology Grant as part of a financial aid or athletic scholarship package. The grant may be redeemed at any one time in a...

    Last modified on Mon, Nov 6, 2023 3:40 PM

  • Technology Procurement with Workday ISD

    Beginning July 1, 2023 ordering for a custom computer configuration or a device outside of the normal refresh cycle, such as a new hire, can now be complete...

    Last modified on Fri, Jun 30, 2023 11:45 AM