Keyboard may be inputting incorrect characters (Windows 10)

Problem:When typing, your keyboard may be inputting the wrong characters. Cause: This is likely to be related to the keyboard layout being on a default option as opposed to a region setting. Solution: Click “Start” Click “Settings” Click “Devices” Click “Typing” Under the heading “More keyboard settings” click “Advanced Keyboard Settings” Under the heading “Override… Continue reading Keyboard may be inputting incorrect characters (Windows 10)

Dragon not working in Word.

Problem:Dictating into word or any office application does not work or you receive an error on startup of Word stating that add-ins may be disabled. Cause:Natspeak add-in may be disabled. Solution: Click “file” Click “Options” Click “Add-ins” If “Natspeak.exe” is under the add-ins section “Disabled items” This will need to be enabled. To enable “add-in”:… Continue reading Dragon not working in Word.

How to Reset Pagefile in Windows

Problem: Windows logs show resource exhaustion, or the system may be lagging. You may get an error stating that “Windows is low on virtual memory”. Cause: The exhaustion from this is due to the pagefile being full and not clearing properly in part due to windows not clearing on shutdown. Solution: Windows all versions: Right… Continue reading How to Reset Pagefile in Windows

Microsoft office sign in. (Student only)

Problem:Launching any office application, you are presented with a screen asking you to login.  (Office 365 or later) Cause:Office Licenses are granted to the user by their academic e-mail address (Microsoft account from the university) and the activation is tied to that address for the duration of their course. Solution: On the first page you… Continue reading Microsoft office sign in. (Student only)