SIS Tech Tutorials

Welcome!

Here we provide tutorials for software commonly used in School of Information Sciences courses.

The SIS Tech Team can also help you with troubleshooting in a virtual meeting. Request a one-on-one appointment with a SIS Tech Team member, or you may email us at sistech@wayne.edu.

For password resets or server issues, please contact C&IT. You can reach C&IT by calling 313-577-4357, visiting tech.wayne.edu or emailing helpdesk@wayne.edu. C&IT also provides a knowledge base with tutorials and resources on technology related topics. 

SIS computer requirements can be found here.

Additional resources for technology-focused classes at SIS can be found here.

Tutorials below are listed alphabetically by software.

Adobe Acrobat

How to Fill Out a PDF Form and Create a Signature

Creating a Digital Signature using Adobe Acrobat

Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Download Link

Apache Server

How to Access the SIS Student Web Server

Bitcurator

Bitcurator's Guide for Download and Use

SIS's Guide for Download and Use

Install Bitcurator Download Link

Install Oracle VM Virtualbox and Extension Pack Download Link

Install 7-Zip Download Link

Bitvise

Logging into Bitvise

Uploading Files to Bitvise

Install Bitvise Download Link

Boot Camp

Install Bootcamp Links to Software Download.

Note: Boot Camp requires a Mac with an Intel processor.

Cyberduck

Dragging and Dropping Files Into Cyberduck

Install Cyberduck Download Link

FileZilla

Downloading FileZilla Step-by-Step Instructions

Downloading FileZilla Video Tutorial

Logging Into Filezilla

FileZilla FAQ

Installing FileZilla on Mac and PC Download Link

Microsoft Azure Dev Tools

Microsoft Azure Dev Tools Website

Microsoft Azure Dev Tools Tutorial

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams Desktop Download

Microsoft Teams for Android

Microsoft Teams for iOS

Teams Quick Start Guide

Start a Chat in Teams

Start a Call From Chat in Teams

Create a Team From Scratch

Schedule a Meeting in Teams

Join a Meeting in Teams

Join a Meeting in Teams Without a Teams Account

Start an Instant Meeting in Teams

Add Members to a Team

Remove Someone from a Team

Record a Meeting in Teams

Starting a Microsoft Teams Meetings in Canvas

Share Screen During Meeting

Share Your Screen in a Chat in Teams

Send a File, Picture, or Link in Teams

Share Content in a Meeting in Teams

Change Video Background in Microsoft Teams

Learn About Teams and Channels

Manage Team Settings and Permissions in Teams

Microsoft Teams Video Training

How to Properly Present PowerPoint Slides in Microsoft Teams

Use the Teams Meeting Add-In in Outlook

Teams and Outlook Email Integration

Sync SharePoint and Teams Files With the OneDrive Sync App

Collaborating with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive

Collaborate on Files in Microsoft Teams

Team Owner Member and Guest Capabilities in Teams

PuTTY

Installing and Using PuTTY

Install PuTTY Download Link

RDA Toolkit

Accessing RDA Toolkit on-campus & off-campus using VPN

Remote Desktop Connection

Remote Desktop Connection (Windows)

Screenshot Tutorials

Screenshot Methods (Mac)

Screenshot Methods (Windows)

Skillsoft Books (Formerly Books 24x7)

Access Skillsoft Books via Wayne State University Libraries

Wayne State University Library Website

Terminal

Using Terminal

VPN Connection - GlobalProtect

C&IT's GlobalProtect VPN Tutorial and C&IT's Multifactor Authentication Tutorial

Additional Download Links

Adobe Flash Player

Audacity

ExpressScribe Transcription Software (OCR)

Fixity

GIMP Free Photoshop Alternative

Google Chrome

Artlist

iTunes Must Have Microsoft and Apple Accounts

JHOVE

Mozilla Firefox