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== Introduction ==
Here are the instructions for using the SMUS virtual desktop.  '''These instructions have changed since last year'''
Here are the instructions for using the SMUS virtual desktop.  '''These instructions have changed since last year'''


It can be used to 'log in' to a SMUS computer no matter where you are, or what type of device you are using. You will have access to your regular network drives - such as your H: drive, and all SMUS programs (even if they are not installed on your own device). It's as if you are sitting at a school machine!
It can be used to 'log in' to a SMUS computer no matter where you are, or what type of device you are using. You will have access to your regular network drives - such as your H: drive, and all SMUS programs (even if they are not installed on your own device). It's as if you are sitting at a school machine!
== New for September 2014 ==
== How to use Virtual Desktop ==


'''Please follow these instructions ON the device you are using:'''
'''Please follow these instructions ON the device you are using:'''


== Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista ==
=== Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista ===


* Click on this link: RDS Gateway and run the file it downloads.
* Click on this link: RDS Gateway and run the file it downloads.
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* To use the program repeatedly, save the RDS Gateway file from the above link, then run the file from your Downloads folder to launch it any time.
* To use the program repeatedly, save the RDS Gateway file from the above link, then run the file from your Downloads folder to launch it any time.


== Macintosh ==
=== Macintosh ===


* Please go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client: Microsoft RDP Client
* Please go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client: Microsoft RDP Client


== iOS (iPhone,iPad, iTouch) ==
=== iOS (iPhone,iPad, iTouch) ===


* Please go to the following link and purchase and install Microsoft RDP Client: Microsoft RDP Client
* Please go to the following link and purchase and install Microsoft RDP Client: Microsoft RDP Client


== Android ==
=== Android ===


* Please go to the following link and purchase and install Microsoft RDP Client: Microsoft RDP Client
* Please go to the following link and purchase and install Microsoft RDP Client: Microsoft RDP Client

Revision as of 13:30, 11 August 2014

Introduction

Here are the instructions for using the SMUS virtual desktop. These instructions have changed since last year

It can be used to 'log in' to a SMUS computer no matter where you are, or what type of device you are using. You will have access to your regular network drives - such as your H: drive, and all SMUS programs (even if they are not installed on your own device). It's as if you are sitting at a school machine!

New for September 2014

How to use Virtual Desktop

Please follow these instructions ON the device you are using:

Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista

  • Click on this link: RDS Gateway and run the file it downloads.
  • Check the box "Don't ask me again for remote connections from this publisher" and click Connect.
  • Sign in using your regular SMUS username/password.
  • To use the program repeatedly, save the RDS Gateway file from the above link, then run the file from your Downloads folder to launch it any time.

Macintosh

  • Please go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client: Microsoft RDP Client

iOS (iPhone,iPad, iTouch)

  • Please go to the following link and purchase and install Microsoft RDP Client: Microsoft RDP Client

Android

  • Please go to the following link and purchase and install Microsoft RDP Client: Microsoft RDP Client