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
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
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
Start a Call From Chat in Teams
Join a Meeting in Teams Without a Teams Account
Start an Instant Meeting in Teams
Starting a Microsoft Teams Meetings in Canvas
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
Install PuTTY Download Link
RDA Toolkit
Accessing RDA Toolkit on-campus & off-campus using VPN
Remote Desktop Connection
Remote Desktop Connection (Windows)
Screenshot Tutorials
Skillsoft Books (Formerly Books 24x7)
Access Skillsoft Books via Wayne State University Libraries
Wayne State University Library Website
Terminal
VPN Connection - GlobalProtect
C&IT's GlobalProtect VPN Tutorial and C&IT's Multifactor Authentication Tutorial
Additional Download Links
ExpressScribe Transcription Software (OCR)
GIMP Free Photoshop Alternative
iTunes Must Have Microsoft and Apple Accounts