Quick Tips for accessing MS Teams using a browser
For Camera/ Microphone SettingFor Document Preview For Camera/ Microphone Setting Chrome Click the MS Teams meeting link, you will find the screen as below. Click “Join now”, enable the camera and make sure the Internal Mic and Speaker is on. Microsoft Edge Same as Chrome as above. Safari Microphone usage in Teams Camera Usage in […]
Healthy and Environmentally Friendly PC
Quick Links How to protect your PC against computer viruses or malware? You must protect your PC vigilantly against computer viruses and malware including Trojan horses and spyware because they affect not only the operation of your PC but also the performance of the entire campus network and the Internet. It is your responsibility to do […]
How can I connect to my cloud drive (OneDrive) on VPC?
You can always access your cloud drive through web browser Access link Login format OneDrive https://onedrive.live.com/ Staff: UID@hku.hk Students: UID@connect.hku.hk Alternatively, you can access them through the VPC built-in application described below. Staff Students OneDrive Click the Windows logo at the bottom left. Click OneDrive (staff) Enter your UID@hku.hk and your PIN Wait until your […]
How can I change the resolution of my VPC Box?
Change the size of text, apps and other items on Windows Change the display resolution on VPC box Change the size of text, apps and other items on Windows Right click on Windows Desktop , select “Display settings” Select “” Scroll to “Change the size of text, apps and other items” and Change the display resolution on […]
What is the Virtual PC (VPC) access arrangement for leaving staff?
With effect from 1 April 2020, leaving staff’s access to VPC will be stopped after the employment contract end date. They are advised to back up their files, if necessary, before their leaving date.
Can VPC users access their VPCs outside the campus network?
Yes. HKU Virtual PC (VPC) supports connection from outside the campus network. Staff VPC users can use this remote access function by following the user guide. For student VPC users, they can apply for using this function via CF85 by specifying this request in the Remarks field.
How can I change the audio device (USB) setting of my VPC Box?
In the login screen of VPC Left click on any background area Select “System Setup” –> “Peripherals” Select “Audio” to change your preferred audio settings Click on drop-down button for Playback Devices, and select your connected USB audio device. Click OK to save the new settings.
How can I change the keyboard setting of my VPC Box?
In the login screen of VPC Left click on any background area Select “System Setup” –> “Peripherals” Select “Keyboard” to change your preferred keyboard settings Click “OK” to save the new settings
How can I change the mouse setting of my VPC Box?
In the login screen of VPC Left click on any background area Select “System Setup” –> “Peripherals” Select “Mouse” to change your preferred mouse settings Click “OK” to save the new settings
Where should I save the data on my VPC?
Please save your data files under Personal Home (drive H), or built-in Windows Libraries (Documents, Desktop, Downloads, Pictures, Music, Videos)