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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 ...
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Why you need to install more than basic Antivirus on Your DSA Laptop and tips for good maintenance: Agent Recommendation - Comodo
What can you recommend as an anti virus software? Short answer, as a company nothing. Long Answer: DSA/SLC, as an entity recommend a better than entry level anti virus be used, but make no specific recommendations. Study Tech, as a company similarly ...
How to reclaim your DSA funded Paper and ink Allowance.
You can view the details on DSA expenses, reimbursable and handled by DSA/SLC such as travel, Taxi and Paper and ink here. Follow these steps to reclaim your printer consumables; typically, the correct reference numbers for your ink can be found on ...
How to install, activate and use Ayoa for DSA students
How to redeem your voucher You have received a Ayoa voucher. To begin your subscription, please add your voucherid/key/license number ot this link after the =: https://account.ayoa.com/voucher?id= Then select the entire line, for example ...
How to install your DSA awarded Writing helper software provided by Study Tech or another DSA supplier.
Software Licence Key Provided individually/separately You will need a Google or Microsoft account as well as your product key. DO NOT USE a University Microsoft/email account. For now, While the Claro writing helper download links have been removed ...
How to Train your (DSA awarded) Dragon (naturally speaking Software)
Post 31/03/2026 ORdigiNAL/Microsoft are changing Dragons servers, if you experience any issues on/after that date, see here or email support@ordiginal.com Dragon, Naturally speaking, should always be trained using a headset. If Dragon uses the ...