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Core Applications Core Applications
Find out more about the University’s core applications.
Macs Macs
Find out more about the University’s Apple Mac service.
MS Office MS Office
Get information about the MS Office suite of applications.
Web Browsers Web Browsers
Questions, hints & tips about the Web Browsers supported by Edinburgh Napier.
Windows Windows
This category contains all you need to know about the Windows Desktop.
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Where do I find my IP Address on an Edinburgh Napier desktop?
Viewed 31286 times since Tue, Jun 14, 2016
Where do I find my IP address on an Edinburgh Napier desktop? Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff From an Edinburgh Napier desktop you can find your IP address by: Double clicking on the IT Support Tool icon on your desktop. Your IP address... Read More
What add-on products are available with MATLAB?
Viewed 28510 times since Tue, Sep 25, 2018
What add-on products are available with MATLAB? Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff The following add-on products are available with MATLAB: • Aerospace Blockset• Aerospace Toolbox• Antenna Toolbox• Audio System Toolbox• Automated Driving Syst... Read More
What is the desktop image?
Viewed 18895 times since Tue, Jun 14, 2016
What is the desktop image? Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff Information Services develop and run a centralised desktop Windows service for all fixed Edinburgh Napier University staff and student PCs.  The desktop is built on a distributed i... Read More
How to I request a temporary account for visiting, temporary, contractual and associate staff / personnel?
Viewed 17899 times since Thu, Sep 14, 2017
How to I request a temporary account for visiting, temporary, contractual and associate staff / personnel? Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff Visiting/associate staff or personnel include any individual not directly paid through payroll, worki... Read More
How do I get my staff machine reimaged?
Viewed 17620 times since Tue, Jun 14, 2016
How do I get my staff machine reimaged? Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff Staff members can get their machines reimaged at any time: You can find out your current image revision by noting the Revision number within the More Computer Details ... Read More
What’s new on the Windows 10 desktop?
Viewed 12746 times since Thu, Aug 30, 2018
What's new on the Windows 10 desktop? Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff  The majority of teaching PCs and student PCs are now running a new desktop image based on the Windows 10 operating system, and Windows 10 will soon be available for... Read More
What is a managed desktop?
Viewed 10298 times since Tue, Aug 28, 2018
What is a managed desktop? Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff Information Services develop and run a centralised desktop Windows service built on a distributed image, regularly revised and updated. Any desktop running this image is referred to... Read More