LogMeIn Resolve – Requirements

System Requirements for End users These hardware, operating system, and browser requirements apply to your end users’ computers. Recommendations for network configurations are made to ensure a smooth support experience. Desktop Requirements Hardware 1.33 GHz Dual-core CPU 130MB free memory 260MB free space Network A working internet connection with stable 1 Mbps download upload bandwidth….

Changes to SWGfL Internet Filtering

Google and SWGfL Internet Filtering Changes Google searches utilise encryption technologies for added security and where this has previously been optional, it will be made mandatory by them in early February 2015. In order for the RM SafetyNet Filtering service to perform filtering on all Google searches (such as images), there is a need to…

Setting the Proxy Server in Internet Explorer

In order to view web pages when using a SWGfL internet connection within school you will need to set Internet Explorer to use a SWGfL proxy Server.   To do this: Open Internet Explorer  Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options. Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings. Select the Use…

How to securely clean a Hard Drive using Data Wipe disk

USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK – DATA WILL NOT BE RECOVERABLE AFTER FOLLOWING THIS FAQ.   If you need to securely remove all data from a computers hard drive before reusing or disposing you can use the DataWipe CD-ROM.   Download the zipped ISO DataWipe for burning to disk Or The latest version can be…

How do I tell if I have Java installed and what version I have?

How do I tell if I have Java installed and what version I have? Please follow the instructions below based on the operating system installed on your computer. Windows 8 Right-click on the bottom left of the screen and select Control Panel from the menu. Select Programs. Select Program and Features. If Java is installed…

How to connect your iPod or iPhone to a Wireless Network.

  Please note that although the Apple iPod and iPhone both use the same operating system (IoS) there may be minor differences in the layout of the screens. In light of this commonality the term ‘Device’ will be used in place of iPod and/or iPhone.  1: Start up your Device  2: Tap the Settings icon…

How to get a Google Chromebook’s MAC Address

Some managed networks require that your wireless device’s MAC Address ( a unique identifying code) be added to a list of devices that have permission to join the network. To obtain the MAC address of your Google Chromebook…  1:  Start the Chromebook up.  2:  Click on the Network Icon in the corner of the screen….

In Mac OS X, how can I check to see if a computer is on the network?

In Mac OS X, to see if a computer is on the network, use the Network Utility to ping the remote host. A ping is a small packet of data sent to the remote host and then sent back by the recipient computer. If the computer is not on the network, it will not be…

PC Waste Disposal

Stone offer a disposal service to DCC whereby they collect equipment from around the council and there is no charge. All hard drives are wiped of data prior to being sent to our recycling facility in Stone where all materials are broken down for recycling. If a school is in the process of buying equipment from…