Computer Tune-up
Get your computer ready
- Access the Technical Requirements Tab for a full list of computer system recommendations and requirements
- Always use the Mozilla Firefox browser to avoid time-out issues with assignments and quizzes
Mozilla Firefox can be installed on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems
- Have antivirus and antispam software installed
- Have word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs included in an office suites such as Microsoft Office (student pricing from our bookstore) or Open Office (free).
Your MyCC account includes Google Docs, a web-based alternative to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Your Internet Browser
Mozilla Firefox browser tuning
To get the best performance of your Mozilla Firefox browser, follow the following directions:
- Make sure you have the latest version of the browser. As of October 26, 2010, it should be version 3.6.11. To check, go to the Help menu < About Mozilla Firefox. If you do not have the latest version, go to http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/products/download.html and install the latest version.
- In Firefox, click to the Tools menu > then Options...
- Under the General tab select "Always ask me where to save files".
- Under the Content tab, make sure that "Block pop-up windows", "Load images automatically", and "Enable JavaScript" options are checked.
Click on the Exceptions button to the right of the pop-up option.
In the "Address of website" field enter: moodle4me.caspercollege.edu. Click Allow. Repeat the process to add: smarthinking.com, then click on the Close button.
- Under the Privacy tab, select "Use custom settings for history" from drop-down menu, then check the "Accept cookies from sites", "Accept third-party cookies" (Keep until "I close Firefox"), and "Clear history when Firefox closes". Other options should be unchecked.
- Under the Security tab, make sure the first three options are checked and all of the options in the "Password" section unchecked.
- Under the Advanced tab > Network tab, click the Clear Now button and set the Offline storage from 50 MB (default) to 0 MB.
- Click the OK button to close.
Why you should tune up your Firefox browser
Pop-up windows and JavaScript are used in Moodle4Me to display resources and activities. JavaScript is the coding used the HTML Editor, the option you get to format text entered in the Moodle4Me environment. the HTML Editor allows you to edit font color/size/type, align paragraphs, easyly add an ordered or bulleted list and can even spell-check the typed content.
For Moodle4Me features to work properly, your computer needs to accept "cookies". Cookies are small pieces of text that temporarily store some information about the session. By keeping then until you close Firefox, cookies get deleted when you close the browser completely (all Firefox windows). The "Clear history" option removes information of sites you have visited during your session.
We do not recommend your save your password, specially of you are using a public or shared computer.
Offline storage uses files from sites you have accessed in case you switch the browser to "Offline mode". Offline mode can run when you are viewing page static content and you are disconnected from the Internet. The main issue is that the defaulted 50 MB can store sensitive information onto your computer, so by changing the settings, it makes your experience more secure. Also, old data can be displayed when connected if cache has not been cleared (or emptied).
For more information on , you can go to:
http://www.proxyswitcher.com/firefox-privacy-settings.html
If you have any questions, please contact us at distance_ed@caspercollege.edu
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