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Helpful tips for helping to keep your identity, personal information and data secure. More information on these topics and more can be found on the pages linked at the bottom of the page.
Occasionally, you may want to remove a device from your account because you no longer use it or for a variety of reasons. These instructions will show you how to de-register a device from the NMU Network. Keep in mind that if you will need to re-register the device if you you want to re-connect it to the NMU network.
To find your Windows username, follow the instructions below. Though this article uses Windows 10, the instructions apply to older versions of Windows as well.
Some application settings or other issues might cause Windows 10 to enable randomized hardware addresses, which will cause issues with your registration to NMU's network. To disable this feature, follow the instructions below.
NMU 2 factor authentication can be set up using Authenticator Apps, Backup Codes, or Security Keys. These instructions cover how to disable each of those options individually. You can disable one or more of them. NMU recommends you always have more than one 2 factor authentication method enabled.
Drag and Drop Back-Up MethodThere are many ways to back up your computer. The drag-and-drop method is a popular one. It is recommended that you do a backup at least once a month. That way, if something were to happen with your computer, you would retain most of your files. 1. Plug in the device you'd like to back up your files onto. 2. Type File Explorer click File Explorer and open a new window.
Drag and Drop Back-Up MethodThere are many ways to back up your computer. The drag-and-drop method is a popular one. It is recommended that you do a backup at least once a month. That way, if something were to happen with your computer, you would retain most of your files. 1. Plug in the device you'd like to back up your files onto. 2. Type File Explorer click File Explorer and open a new window.
What files should I Back Up? I would back up the following folders in the c:\user\nmuuserid\ . You may need to backup additional folders depending on how you save files.
Music
Pictures
Desktop
Documents
Downloads
Favorites
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