Ben Alexander

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    Headphone jack extraction tips

    This video shows a simple way to use a broken headphone connector to extract a headphone tip from the port.   Step by step: Materials: A broken headphone jack with the tip missing. There should b...

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    Stapling copies and document from Secure Print

    It may be difficult or not possible to staple documents sent directly to the networked copy machines. For creating multiple stapled and collated documents, print one documenta and then use the copi...

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    [For D65 Staff]: Find a student's username and password in Powerschool

    Note that you must be in "Powerschool SIS" Click on the "waffle" symbol near the top right corner of the Powerschool window and select Powerschool SIS from the drop down menu.   Then do the follow...

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    Issue: 1Password not showing any autofill suggestions

    Description of Issue When using Chrome, 1Password will not show login suggestions on sites that the user has previously been able to use the autofill function. If the user searches for them in thei...

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    Scanning QR code with Chromebooks

    Users can use a QR code to log in once they are signed into the chromebook, though (if they need to provide their new password on a website, for example):   Steps to use QR code: open the Camera a...

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    Interactive board calibration for Epson projectors

    Common steps for interactive projector pen calibration (regardless of model) - [This is the "TL;DR" version] Note: You do NOT need to have your computer connected to the projector to calbrate the t...

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    Resetting a Chromebook (aka "powerwash")

    🧰 A reset(also referred to as "powerwash") can resolve issues where a Chromebook boots to a page that reports that the operating system is damaged. While the on-screen message mentions needing a re...

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    Sharing large files/folders with other D65 staff

    Sharing large files or folders containing many files are not suitable for email attachments, and are not even particularly well-suited to sharing via Airdrop. Instead, Google Drive's feature called...

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    Resolving random Chromebook glitches: Quickly refreshing a Chromebook's cache

    Sometimes students' chromebooks wind up in situations where pages do not load or do not display pages correctly. One of the best ways to resolve a lot of these issues is by having the students remo...

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    Connecting to Creative Bluetooth speakers

    This KB article is specific to the Creative T100 powered bluetooth speakers, but the general instructions will apply to any bluetooth audio device.   Make sure the speakers are plugged in to power....