Basic Digital Technologies-Part 3

There are two ways to do this: 

while you are off-campus, or
in Somsen 301, station 17, using the USB-C dock with the network patch cable designated 'HBC VPN'

If your laptop is wired to the WSU network or connected to the WSU wireless network (Warrior or Wazoo) you must first disconnect, otherwise your computer will not be able to connect to the WSU VPN.
First read (and later refer to) these instructions on connecting to the WSU VPN: https://learn.winona.edu/wiki/VPN
Note: For additional assistance, and if the above hyperlink does not work, search the WSU website for "Cisco VPN"

The following instructions are for use when in Somsen 301.

1. Turn off your Wi-Fi on your laptop.
2. Connect to the HBC VPN USB Type-C 3.1 cable that attaches to the HP dock
   
   
3. Wait a few seconds, do a Google search to check your IP address.
   
   
4. Click the Windows button, type "Cisco AnyConnect" and press enter to bring up the login dialog box.
   Note-as of October 2023 make sure 'wsutunnel.winona.edu' appears
5. Click the 'Connect' button, if the Username box appears enter your StarID, enter your WSU network password; but make sure to click 'OK': 
   
   
   
6. The first time you connect to 'wsutunnel' software is downloaded which will require you to restart your computer before continuing.
7. After a few seconds the dialog box will minimize and an icon will appear in the Task Tray. 
   
   Double click it to open the dialog box. Then click the 'gear' in the lower left to show the Statistics. 
   
   
8. Click the 'Export Stats...' button, save the file 'test.txt' in the folder '
9. Open test.txt and print it as a pdf file named Ex8.pdf
   It will look like this:
   
    
10. When done, make sure to turn your computer WiFi on again.

To succeed in this course, and in your career, it is essential that your computer (hardware and software) is functioning correctly.
In this exercise you will perform a hardware check. At the end of Formative00, Part 3 you are advised to update your software.
Before you perform a hardware check, make sure to connect your laptop to a power supply and restart it, applying any updates.

1. After your computer has restarted, click Start, type in HP PC Hardware
   Note: if not found, or to install latest version, click Start, type in "hp pc hardware diagnostics" and click 'Get' to install.
   HP PC Hardware in Microsoft Store
   
2. Press Enter
3. Select 'System Tests', 'System Fast Test', then click 'Run Once'
4. A series of tests will check your hardware performance.
   If any test fails, go to tech support in Somsen 207 for assistance in resolving the problem.

HP PC Hardware application interface

Note- other in-depth testing and computer information is available using the HP Support Assistant.

Do not forget to check Software Center (Start, type 'Software Center') for the latest Windows and other updates.

Publications:

To keep informed, you are strongly encouraged to read the many magazines available to you at no charge through Flipster.
Through the Krueger Library, you have access to online versions of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Flipster magazines.

Instructions are below.  If you have questions, please contact the Krueger Library.

New York Times:

1) Click on this link: https://libguides.winona.edu/az.php?a=n

2) From the list choose   “New York Times (Institutional Subscription)”

3) For your username, use your StarID@winona.edu. Then choose a password and indicate that you are “Student”. Choose your graduation year.

4) You may also have access to the NYT app through WSU Apps.

*To subscribe, you must sign up on campus.*

Composing and sending clear, professional emails is an important skill to learn and master for your career.
Google 'composing effective emails' and read some of the tips provided, such as these 10 tips found at the Seton Hill website.