Customize Windows 7

Change wallpaper Shake up your desktop wallpaper, the image that you see whenever you login. You can either find an image online (make sure it is large and high quality, at least 1400 px wide), or find a photo in your documents. Then right-click on the image file and...

Choosing a New Computer

1. What’s your budget?  How much can you really afford to spend on a computer? Be honest with yourself, and make sure you keep your technology spending in proportion to your overall budget. There’s always going to be a computer that’s even better that costs...

Computer Work Tips & Myths

Is there one optimal position for computer use? Simply put, we are all different and there is not one single “optimal” position that will fit everyone or their needs.  Look for ergonomic guides, and adjust yourself based on what feels right for you, and what leaves...

What are the “O:” & “P:” network drives?

As a Vanier employee, you find when you login to a College computer that you have two drives mapped in My Computer, one called Data (O:) and one with your username, which is the P: drive. In addition, you also have the Local Disk (C:) and Removable Storage drives....

New Employee FAQ

How do I get technical support from ITSS? The IT Helpdesk is your complete resource for your IT questions and issues. If you do not have your question answered by this website, email helpdesk@vaniercollege.qc.ca or call local 7529. Full technical and support staff are...

Email Spam

Email spam is defined as unsolicited mass email. Some spam is simply a nuisance, while other can contain offensive content, viruses, or links to phishing (fraudulent) websites. To protect your computer from spam, you should always take precautions including: Only open...