Tips

Surge Protection

What is Surge Protection? A surge protector is a device that sits between your electrical equipment (PC, modem) and the electrical mains (wall socket). It protects your equipment's power supply from electrical surges. Any power from the mains must pass through the surge protector to reach your equipment. A surge protector regulates the current to

Accessing emails through Webmail

Webmail is an email client accessed through the Internet in your web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari, etc). Webmail allows you to log into the Kindergarten email anywhere, anytime, it’s much like Hotmail or Gmail. But it is important to know that it’s only a temporary solution for accessing email when

Power cycle the modem

Lost Internet Connection, Can’t Send Email? Power cycle the modem! If you have lost internet connection (meaning you can’t access web pages) and you’re not able to send emails (there is an error that says “Cannot connect to mail.kindergarten.vic.gov.au server”), don’t panic! You may be able to fix this problem quickly yourself! The first thing

Email clean up

Do you have numerous unread emails piling up? Has it been ages since you deleted old emails? Have you received messages saying you are approaching your mailbox size limit? If you answered yes to these questions perhaps it’s time for an email clean up? Regularly cleaning up emails can help improve system performance, make searching

Preparing for the school holiday break

Just before you leave for the school holiday break its helpful to: Shut down your computer and turn off the monitor Switch off the modem Switch off the power and unplug at the wall Not only does this help save energy, but can also stop a possible power surge or damage to your computer if

Security and upgrading to a Wireless Network

A wireless network is a great way to be anywhere in the radius of your Kindergarten and enjoy the convenience of your internet service. But it’s important to be aware when your wireless network is open to unauthorized use. A compromised wireless network can allow public access to your confidential information, your Internet connection and

Thinking of changing Telephone Service Provider or Telephone Account details

Are you thinking about changing your telephone service provider to another company or changing the details of your current telephone account? Sure thing, however, you need to be aware that the ADSL (Internet) connection normally goes along with the telephone line, so changing telephone service provider or current telephone account details sometimes results in internet

Creating a Template in Microsoft Office Word 2007

The purpose of this guide is so that you will create a template in word that will be used as a template you can use to create word documents from. Open word, and create a document, that you would like to use, for example, a letterhead for your kindergarten. Below is an example we made:

Enhancing your Word Document

Microsoft Word stores information in Rich Text so it is possible to add pictures, Tables, Hyperlinks and even interactive charts and graphs to your document. The ‘Insert’ tab is bundled with a variety templates and an option to add files located on your computer. Before adding any enhancements, it is best to make sure that

Having Printer Problems

Has your printer ever stopped working for no apparent reason, only to leave you wondering ‘What Next..?’ Then this tip is for you. There are countless printers on the market today, each with its own unique software and features. Some plug directly into your computer, while others connect through wireless. Some Scan, Fax, Print and

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