Welcome to our Tech Corner, where we will be publishing some tips on a regular basis.
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Artificial Intelligence Tools at GMU
Did you know that you can utilize AI tools as part of your work at George Mason University? It’s important to do so in a safe way, utilizing only services that are authorized for use, and being careful with the types of data that you enter into these tools. Tools that are approved for use…
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Digital Sticky Notes
Post-It Notes are so helpful for writing down all of the little things that you need to remember. Dozens of these notes used to clutter my workspace until I found the Sticky Notes app. To access it within Microsoft Windows PCs, simply type Sticky Notes in the Windows search bar. NOTE: Mac users can use…
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Microsoft Teams Chats
We all make typos and mistakes. The good news is that you can easily fix errors in your Microsoft Teams’ chat messages. To do so, hover over the top right corner of your chat message, then select the pencil icon, as shown here: Make any corrections or additions that you need, then click the checkmark…
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Deleting Files in Microsoft Teams
What happens to files after they are deleted from Microsoft Teams? The answer might surprise you. Although there is no visible trash can or recycling bin in Teams, it does exist. To access this recycling bin, you must open the Sharepoint Document Library that corresponds to your Microsoft Teams’ site. To do this, click on…
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Most of us know how to cut, copy and paste clipboard content using keyboard shortcuts. Did you know that there is a quick keyboard shortcut for clearing the cache on your web browser? Just type Ctrl+Shift+Delete on your PC, or Opt+Cmd+E on a Mac. Type the Windows Key +L to quickly lock your PC screen,…
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Microsoft Bookings
Would you like to share an appointment calendar with others, both inside and outside of Mason? Consider the Bookings app, which makes self-service appointment bookings and cancellations possible. Using Bookings, you can easily create a customized and branded webpage and mobile app where customers can learn about your service offerings, and then schedule appointments with…