Google Meet Blur Background
Friday, November 06, 2020
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
Did you know that students and staff can reset their passwords without assistance from the Department of Technology 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 to a password expiring or an
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Chrome Operating System Updates
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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 Being on an outdated OS version could cause problems with applications and the Chromebook itself.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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Zoom Account Setup for Students
Monday, September 14, 2020
Students should use the settings below to configure their Zoom account. Students should open a new tab in the browser and go to vbschools.zoom.us Click on the “Sign In” button Students should be redirected to their profile page in Zoom If asked for your company domain, enter vbschools If students receive a message that they need to verify their Zoom account through email, students
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Access personal GMail on Chromebooks for high school students
Sunday, May 17, 2020
High school students can access their personal Gmail accounts from VBCPS Chromebooks. It’s easy: Log off your Chromebook session On the logon screen, look for access to personal GMail in the same area where you’d access the locked-down browser used for testing +2 -2
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