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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 OS)

Follow these instructions to display to an external monitor or projector.

Last modified on Wed, Mar 19, 2025 2:16 PM

How to toggle projection settings (Mac)

For macOS Sequoia, please see the detailed updated instructions at this link. For macOS Ventura or Sonoma, please see the d...

Last modified on Wed, Mar 19, 2025 2:11 PM

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

Redeem your Wake Forest Technology Grant for your new WakeWare laptop

Undergraduate students receiving merit- or need-based financial aid awards, and certain athletic scholarships may be eligible for the Technology Grant (&quo...

Last modified on Wed, Feb 26, 2025 2:55 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

Category: Computing