Text appearance affects readability If you create content directly on the web using a publishing tool, you may not be able to influence the appearance of the text very much. Even when formatting is available, it is usually better to stick with the default definitions: if the admin later changes the default definitions service-wide, items […]

Adjusting the text for better clarity The comprehensibility of content is one of the key principles of accessibility. Clear and easy-to-understand language is the single most important element of comprehensibility*. In higher education, it is sufficient to use clear standard language. Standard language refers to the language that is used in newspapers and textbooks, for […]

Accessible online services are a pre-requisition for successful digitalisation: when the service is accessible, as many people as possible can take care of their affairs online without outside help. The Act on the Provision of Digital Services obliges public bodies to produce accessible online services. The Act also applies to higher education institutions. If a […]

N.B.! While the network drives are still in use, the IT services recommend the cloud services.  The cloud services available to you are the Microsoft Office 365 cloud service  (incl. e. g.  e-mail and calendar, OneDrive and SharePoint) and the Google Workspace for Education (incl. e. g. Google Drive, Youtube). How to map a network drive in […]

N.B.! While the network drives are still in use, the IT services recommend the cloud services. The cloud services available to you are the Microsoft Office 365 cloud service (incl. e.g. email and calendar, OneDrive and Sharepoint) and the Google Workspace for Education (incl. e.g. Google Drive, Youtube). Connecting your network drive on your computer […]

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Power BI is a powerful business analytics tool developed by Microsoft. It allows users to visualize data, share insights, and make data-driven decisions. Power BI is widely used for its ability to turn raw data into meaningful insights, helping organizations make informed decisions. To access Power BI, sign in at our O365 -portal: https://o365.oulu.fi Select […]

The protection mechanisms have not changed for a long time but it is good to go over them once in a while: An increasing number of malware are so-called ransomware, which encrypts the user’s local files on the computer and sometimes also on network drives. The recovery of encrypted files might be possible through a specialized […]

Use this procedure to add a secure print queue to a Windows or Mac computer maintained by ICT Services. The content of this guideline: To install the Secure Print Queue on different operating systems: Windows Mac Windows: Adding a Secure Print Queue Add a printer (=printer, printer) to a Windows computer maintained by ICT services […]

Is your computer running out of space, or do you want to check how much free space is left? This short guide will show how to check the size of your hard drive, and how much space is left available. Contents of this guide: Checking available space on Windows Checking available space on Mac Checking […]