Articles from Tech Tips.
Ever get into a moment where you need something quicker to do an action in Teams/Voice? Here are a few shortcuts so that you can just use your keyboard.
Explore Eow AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT can revolutionize your life.
A.I. writing help using Grammarly and ProWritingAid.
A.I. engagement using Pictory.ai-video maker, Otter.ai-personal assistant, and Slidesgo.com-presentation maker.
A.I. tools that students can use.
Microsoft Snipping Tool and Snip and Sketch.
Microsoft PowerPoint tips.
Dangers of AI voice cloning.
How to encrypt emails in Outlook 365 using 2 different methods.
Free websites that could help you in your jobs.
Helpful MyVCCS applications for student success. Learn about Virtual Computer Lab and how it allows students with older PC's to run an up-to-date computer with select applications from a web browser.
Websites you may find helpful in your day-to-day here at Virginia Peninsula.
Powerful websites you should know.
Features you can do with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How to add a watermark and use password protection using Adobe.
Learn the essentials and interface of Acrobat Pro.
Communicate with VPCC IT.
VPCC offers 4 Wi-Fi options for users on campus.
5 troubleshooting tips for when you're having issues.
Microsoft Excel tips, tricks and tutorials.
How to use Microsoft Forms
Information on how can use Microsoft Bookings.
Information on Copilot and how you can use it.
Information about NotebookLM and how to use it.
Ways to help students remotely using Zoom.
Library resources for faculty and staff.
An end of year review of tech tips past.
A review of Outlook encryption from Tech Tip 13.
Outlook keyboard shortcut information and how to report phishing and junk emails in the "New" Outlook/Webmail.
Information on the Dictate and Transcribe features in Microsoft Word and keyboard shortcuts for Word.
5 hidden Excel features and information on how to report Phishing/Spam in Outlook.
NotebookLM is a powerful AI tool that helps users understand complex information by allowing them to upload various source materials into a notebook.
Learn more about the free version of Adobe Acrobat. This powerful tool can do many PDF basics, such as filling out and signing forms.
Virtual Computing Lab is a new tool for creating a virtual machine. Watch the video that shows you how to create a VCL session.
VLC Media Player is a wonderful resource on school computers. It can be used to open audio and video files that may not work on other platforms.
Videos for basic use of Excel.
Beginner and intermediate Excel lessons.
Beginner and intermediate videos of Excel.
10 Best Excel Tips for Beginners and How to Create Charts and Graphs in Microsoft Excel.
New feature available in your VCCS Zoom Accounts: AI Companion.
Take a look at the big players in AI right now: Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Claude, Chat GPT, and NotebookLM.
How to get the best use of AI.
Team Dynamix replaces Issuetrak as our new ticketing system, but it’s much more!
AI Napkin is great for creating professional diagrams/visuals for presentations.
Planner is one of Microsoft’s project management tools and is available in our staff/faculty 365 workspace.
3 amazing Outlook features.
The difference between Windows 10 and Windows 11.
52-second video on Microsoft Word shortcuts.
Under 1 minute video on Excel shortcuts.
New Outlook tips and tricks.
A video about PowerPoint with some quick tips to improve your productivity with the presentation software.
Beginner video for Microsoft Teams.
Step-by-step tutorial on how to make a Pivot Table.
Tutorial on Excel formulas and functions.
How to add a printer using the Virginia Peninsula Print server.
A video on how to identity if a video is AI or not.
Informative options for Windows 11 upgrade being that support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025.
Information about new AI tools.
1-pager on the various AI tools introduced in the tech tips so far.
Information about ethical AI guidelines.
How to make NotebookLM and AI review.
Information about VPCC and VCCS logins and when to use each.
Review of research alternatives to use to help ensure students are not using AI on assignments they are not supposed to.
The Copilot Studio Viral Trial (CSVT) gives participants temporary access to Microsoft Copilot Studio, a low-code tool for creating custom AI-powered copilots. These copilots can answer questions, guide users through processes, automate common tasks, and connect to institutional information — all without requiring advanced programming skills.
A highlight of the built-in Accessibility features available in Windows that can benefit both our students and ourselves.
Equinox is designed specifically to simplify and accelerate the process of making our digital documents accessible to everyone.
Information about Excel tips.