Securing Zoom Meetings
Monday, February 01, 2021 by Laura Daigle
To ensure a safe virtual meeting environment, it is imperative that all Zoom meetings be configured with the appropriate security settings. Correctly applying security settings in your meetings is essential to reduce the chance of having uninvited and unwelcome meeting participants. All Zoom users should login to https://vbschools.zoom.us to verify all meetings have the appropriate
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Google Meet Blur Background
Friday, November 06, 2020 by Laura Daigle
Starting with Chrome operating system 86, Google Meet offers the ability to blur the background when the camera is enabled. To check to see if the Chromebook is at version 86, follow these steps. Enabling Blur Background Go to Google Meet select a meeting. On the bottom right of your self view, click Change Background
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Password Recovery and Reset
Monday, November 02, 2020 by Laura Daigle
Did you know that students and staff can reset their passwords without assistance from the Department of Technology or the school’s Technology Support Technician Yep, students and staff can reset their passwords on their own in just 2 easy steps: Set up your password recovery and reset option in ClassLink. You must be setup prior
- Published in Chromebooks, For Students, For Teachers
Chrome Operating System Updates
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by Laura Daigle
Google releases updates to the operating system (OS) frequently. Being on an outdated OS version could cause problems with applications and the Chromebook itself. To check to make sure the Chromebook is up to date follow the steps below. Sign into the Chromebook At the bottom right, select the time. Select Settings, the cog wheel
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Troubleshooting Windows Virtual Desktop
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by Laura Daigle
There may be times when accessing the Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) an error message appears. Below are some common messages and solutions. No Available Resources Maintenance is currently being performed. Staff and students will be notified on maintenance. Students should check with their teacher if the message continues. Gateway or Protocol error The connection between
- Published in For Students, Laptops and Desktops, Windows