FAQs Posts

This web page contains all posts from the Information Technology Services (ITS) blog that have been tagged as "FAQs" from all users.


Recalling all hotspots loaned by the colleges


SMCCD is recalling ALL hotspot devices including iPhones. Please make an appointment to return your hotspot. This notice applies to anyone who has borrowed a hotspot from SMCCD.

Global Protect Yubikey Instructions


1. Go to “https://smccd.onelogin.com/portal/” and click on your profile 2. Click “+” sign to setup “Yubikey” authentication 3. Insert your Yubikey 5 NFC in your USB and wait until the windows installed the driver automatically and ready to use. Under “Choose Vendor”, click “Yubikey”. Under Yubikey ID, press the button (circled in “red” in the…

Password Management


Strong passwords, when updated regularly, go a long way to protecting you online. Here are the requirements for creating a password for use with the mySMCCD portal: Minimum of 12 characters Upper case letter(s) Lower case letter(s) Number(s) Special character(s) Additionally, consider the following when managing your passwords: Change your password on a regular schedule–At…

Zoom Live-Transcription


The below video shows how to turn on auto-live transcription within a Zoom meeting. The accuracy of Zoom’s live transcription feature depends on many variables, such as but not limited to: Background noise Volume and clarity of the speaker’s voice Speaker’s proficiency with the English language Lexicons and dialects specific to a geography or community…

Zoom for Beginners


The following video and slides were generated by Victor Quintanilla as part of the “Zoom for Beginners” training delivered March 12, 2020. Includes getting started with Zoom, creating a meeting, meeting controls, installation, and integration with Outlook and Canvas.

How to access your Chromebook


To sign into your Chromebook you will need the following. An active WiFi connection – need internet/wifi? Your my.smccd.edu email address (only my.smccd.edu accounts will work) Your my.smccd.edu email password If you do not know your my.smccd.edu email address or password, you can view and reset your default password from WebSMART on the home page…

Preventing “Zoombombing”


Using Zoom’s settings to reduce the likelihood and the effects of your course being “Zoombombed”

Upcoming Zoom trainings and how-to resources


Need to refresh your Zoom knowledge or use Zoom for the first time? These upcoming online trainings and how-to resources will give you the support you need to use Zoom for remote work and online learning.

How to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your OneLogin account


If you need to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your OneLogin account, follow the instructions provided below. Why do I need MFA? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to applications accessed through your OneLogin single sign-on account. SMCCCD staff and faculty may be required to use MFA to access certain applications from…

How to install Adobe applications on your personal machine


NOTE: To use Adobe on PC you must be on windows 10 software. To use Adobe on Mac you must be on macOS High Sierra. Faculty and staff at SMCCCD have access to these applications with their district user account. District machines should generally come pre-loaded with this software already. To download adobe on your…