Recent Articles
Why the Windows 11 Start Menu Can Feel Slow or Not Work Properly?
Some students notice that the Windows 11 Start Menu search feels slow, doesn’t show results, or only works properly when the laptop is connected to the internet. This can happen on any laptop, including DSA‑supplied ones. 1. Windows 11 Search Tries ...
How to activate your DSA Supplied FINDME TTS software
How you activate FindMe TTS 1. Install the extension from the official Chrome Web Store You should use the link found on/in your certificate. Because the Chrome Web Store listing is not searchable, the certificate link is the only valid route. 2. ...
Why is my display blurry/low resolution/pixelated or have "dead" pixels?
1. Why a display may look pixelated/dotted or be of less than 4k resolution on a DSA entry level laptop. DSA‑funded laptops are selected to provide reliable, study‑ready performance for reading, writing, research, and assistive‑technology use. They ...
Cloud storage, One Drive, G Drive or similar.
How University Domain Policies Can Affect Sharing Universities run OneDrive for Business inside a managed Microsoft 365 tenant. Admins can enable or disable specific sharing behaviours. We have seen many instances where students have issues with ...
Can I use my own Laptop/buy my own laptop and still get a DSA award? What Do I need to know?
Using Your Own Laptop for DSA: Minimum Specifications, Eligibility, and What You Can Claim Back Students applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) sometimes prefer to use their own laptop instead of receiving a standard DSA‑funded machine. This ...